Abstract:
The invention in some aspects relates to devices and methods for nucleating crystals under controlled conditions. In some aspects of the invention, devices and methods are provided for continuous crystallization.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is generally related to the separation of liquids from solids and for the recovery of solids and/or liquids from slurries. In some embodiments, liquids are separated from solids by applying a reduced pressure. In some embodiments, slurries are flowed by applying a pressure gradient. In some embodiments, an apparatus is provided that comprises a channel, an inlet, an outlet, and one or more ports. One or more ports may be constructed and arranged to apply a pressure differential and/or a reduced pressure to the channel. Such systems and methods may, in some embodiments, facilitate continuous manufacturing of solid products.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to compositions, methods, and systems relating to controlled crystallization and/or nucleation of a molecular species. In some embodiments, the crystallization and/or nucleation of the molecular species may be controlled by tuning the surface chemistry and/or the morphology of a crystallization substrate. In some embodiments, the molecular species is a small organic molecule (e.g., pharmaceutically active agent).
Abstract:
Compositions, methods, and systems for controlling crystallization of an agent are generally described. In some embodiments, an agent is crystallized in the presence of polymer matrices, such as polymer particles. The polymer matrix may influence at least a portion of the crystallization process and/or the resulting composition. In some such embodiments, the polymer matrix allows one or more aspect of the process and/or composition to be controlled and/or altered. For instance, the polymer matrix may act as a crystallization promoter and/or acceptable carriers of the crystallized agent. In certain embodiments, the polymer matrix described herein, can be used with any agent regardless of its chemical and/or physical properties.
Abstract:
Electrospinning of crystalline particles comprising active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) from suspensions yields fibrous compositions comprising the API. The morphology and size of the crystalline particles may be preserved. The particles may be predominantly retained by fibers and distributed throughout the fibrous mesh. Tablet forms of the APIs prepared from the fibrous compositions demonstrate higher dissolution rates than tablets prepared from compacted powders of the APIs.
Abstract:
Materials containing pharmaceutically active species in solid (e.g., crystal) form, and related methods, are provided, allowing for improved stability, solubility, bioavailability, and/or dissolution rates for pharmaceutically active species having poor aqueous solubility.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to methods and systems relating to the selection of substrates comprising crystalline templates for the controlled crystallization of molecular species. In some embodiments, the methods and systems allow for the controlled crystallization of a molecular species in a selected polymorphic form. In some embodiments, the molecular species is a small organic molecule (e.g., pharmaceutically active agent).
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to methods and systems relating to the selection of substrates comprising crystalline templates for the controlled crystallization of molecular species. In some embodiments, the methods and systems allow for the controlled crystallization of a molecular species in a selected polymorphic form. In some embodiments, the molecular species is a small organic molecule (e.g., pharmaceutically active agent).
Abstract:
Systems and methods for synthesizing chemical products, including active pharmaceutical ingredients, are provided. Certain of the systems and methods described herein are capable of manufacturing multiple chemical products without the need to fluidically connect or disconnect unit operations when switching from one making chemical product to making another chemical product.
Abstract:
Methods of heterogeneous crystallization and related systems are provided. In some embodiments, a method comprises crystallizing an agent in a suspension comprising a heteronucleant and the dissolved agent. Crystallization may occur on the surface of the heteronucleant with little or no bulk crystallization and/or secondary nucleation. In some embodiments, a crystallizer may be configured to inhibit secondary nucleation and/or bulk crystallization, for example, by reducing the formation of free crystals that may serve as nucleation surfaces while allowing for adequate mass and heat transfer. In some such embodiments, the crystallizer may be designed to flow (e.g., continuously) a suspension comprising a heteronucleant and an agent in a fluidized state. The methods and systems of the present invention may be used in a wide variety of applications, including the crystallization of pharmaceutically active agents.