This thoroughly revised and expanded reference provides authoritative discussions on the
physiologic, pharmacologic, metabolic, molecular, cellular and physicochemical factors …

Quantitative data on aerosol deposition in the human respiratory tract are useful for
understanding the causes of certain lung diseases and for designing efficient drug delivery …

Traffic-related particle emissions have been a great concern over a number of years due to
their adverse health effects. In this research project, traffic-related particle deposition in the …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationships between physicochemical
properties and aerosolisation performance of different grades of lactose. In order to get a …

All solid and liquid particles produced naturally or by energetic industrial processes are
electrically charged. Although the natural levels of charge are normally insufficient to …

Electrostatic charge of lactoses of different particle morphology and amorphous contents
were measured during actuation from two different dry powder inhalers (DPIs). Triboelectric …

Electrostatic charge accumulation on drug and excipient powders arising from
interparticulate collisions or contacts between particles and other solid surfaces often leads …

Development of lung models for testing a drug substance or delivery system has been an
intensive area of research. However, a model that mimics physiological and anatomical …

The use of gamma camera imaging following the inhalation of a radiolabel has been widely
used by researchers to investigate the fate of inhaled aerosols. The application of two …

Electrostatic charge is generated during powder handling due to particle–particle and
particle–wall collisions, rubbing, sliding, and rolling. In case of bipolar charge generation …