Journal of Supercritical Fluids, Vol.135, 245-253, 2018
Formulation of nimodipine, fenofibrate, and o-vanillin with Brij S100 and PEG 4000 using the PGSS (TM) process
PGSS (TM) process was applied to the carrier materials Brij 5100 and polyethylene glycol PEG 4000 for the incorporation of the insoluble drugs nimodipine, fenofibrate, and o-vanillin with the purpose of improving their bioavailability and dissolution rate. Brij S100/CO2 system has been investigated in the first part. The system has an S-L-G (solid-liquid-gas) curve with a negative dP/dT slope, which indicates high CO2 solubility in the molten heavy component. Sorption of CO2 in Brij S100 is about 25% higher than in PEG 4000 under similar conditions, varying from 0.12 g CO2/g carrier at 5.87 MPa to 0.57 CO2/g carrier at 35 MPa. The values of the interfacial tension for the Brij S100/CO2 system are approximately 50% of those of the PEG 4000/CO2 system. Influence of processing parameters on PGSS (TM) process yield, particle size distribution, loading efficiency and dissolution rates is presented in addition.