Aerodynamic dispersion of cohesive powders: A review of understanding and technology

Advanced Powder Technology

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 4-16

  Calvert, G ^a   Ghadiri, M ^a   Tweedie, R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Aerodynamic; Cohesive powders; Dispersion; Dry powder inhalers; Particle characterisation

Indexed keywords

AERODYNAMICS; AIR; ATOMIZERS; DISPERSION (WAVES); DISPERSIONS; DRUG DELIVERY; GAS DYNAMICS; PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS;

AERODYNAMIC; COHESIVE POWDERS; DISPERSION; DRY POWDER INHALERS; PARTICLE CHARACTERISATION;

POWDERS;

EID: 59349116512     PISSN: 09218831     EISSN: 15685527     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2008.09.001     Document Type: Article

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