In this review article, the Kinetics Committee of the International Confederation for Thermal
Analysis and Calorimetry (ICTAC) delivers a collection of recommendations for the kinetic …

The demand to develop and produce eco-friendly alternatives for food packaging is
increasing. The huge negative impact that the disposal of so-called “single-use plastics” has …

The assessment of the extent of degradation of polymer molecules during processing via
conventional (eg, extrusion and injection molding) and emerging (eg, additive …

Future manufacturing of pharmaceuticals will involve innovative use of polymeric excipients.
Hot melt extrusion (HME) is an already established manufacturing technique and several …

Polymer mechanochemistry is an exciting, rapidly developing field; however, it lacks
detailed studies on the link between lab-scale mechanical activation and how the chemistry …

Material choice is a fundamental consideration when it comes to designing a solid dosage
form. The matrix material will ultimately determine the rate of drug release since the physical …

An industrially feasible approach to overcome the solubility and bioavailability limitations of
poorly soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients is the development of amorphous solid …

Many studies have been done on the stability, thermo-mechanical degradation and pyrolysis
of polymers with hydrocarbon skeleton. According to the main structure, side groups, with …

Polymeric biomaterials have revolutionized biomedical technology and related fields as
biomaterials for health-care applications. Recent trend in polymeric medical technology has …

The concept of the circular economy has emerged as a promising solution to address the
mounting concerns surrounding plastic waste and the urgent need for sustainable resource …