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Automated in-situ monitoring of accelerated crystallization processes of nifedipine using terahertz time-domain spectroscopy.

Authors :
Heidrich, Lara
Wiener, Julian
Castro-Camus, Enrique
Koch, Martin
Ornik, Jan
Source :
Scientific Reports. 12/2/2024, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p1-9. 9p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

We developed and tested an automated measurement platform which can fit multiple samples for their investigation in transmission mode using terahertz time-domain spectroscopy. The temperature inside the platform can be varied to simulate different storage conditions of the samples, in our case, pharmaceuticals. As a proof-of-concept, the setup was successfully tested to monitor the crystallization process of amorphous nifedipine, as a model drug, at 24 °C, 30 °C and 35 °C for over 144 h. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to follow the crystallization of nifedipine with quasi-continuous measurements over a time frame of several days. The influence of the storage temperature on the crystallization rate was monitored including the appearance of polymorphic intermediate states of nifedipine throughout the process. The platform developed in combination with terahertz time-domain spectroscopy is a helpful tool for deepening the understanding of the crystallization behavior of amorphous and polymorphic materials and can be, for example, of great importance for the development of novel amorphous pharmaceutical formulations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20452322
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Scientific Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
181587289
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-81316-y