Simulation of roller compaction using a laboratory scale compaction simulator.

Andrey V Zinchuk; Matthew P Mullarney; Bruno C Hancock

doi:10.1016/j.ijpharm.2003.09.034

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Simulation of roller compaction using a laboratory scale compaction simulator.

Andrey V Zinchuk·Matthew P Mullarney·Bruno C Hancock

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A method for simulation of the roller compaction process using a laboratory scale compaction simulator was developed. The simulation was evaluated using microcrystalline cellulose as model material and ribbon solid fraction and tensile strength as key ribbon properties. When compacted to the same solid fractions, real and simulated ribbons exhibited similar compression behavior and equivalent mechanical properties (tensile strengths). Thus, simulated and real ribbons are expected to result in equivalent granulations. Although the simulation cannot account for some roller compaction aspects (non-homogeneous ribbon density and material bypass) it enables prediction of the effects that critical parameters such as roll speed, pressure and radius have on the properties of ribbons using a fraction of material required by conventional roller compaction equipment. Furthermore, constant ribbon solid fraction and/or tensile strength may be utilized as scale up and transfer factors for the roller compaction process. The improved material efficiency and product transfer methods could enable formulation of tablet dosage forms earlier in drug product development.

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Andrey V Zinchuk, Matthew P Mullarney, Bruno C Hancock. 2004-01-28. Simulation of roller compaction using a laboratory scale compaction simulator.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2003.09.034

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