Polymorphism Control and the Formation of Organic Molecular Nanocrystals

Polymorphism Control and the Formation of Organic Molecular Nanocrystals
Author: Xiaochuan Yang (Ph. D.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2014
Genre:
ISBN:

The formation of organic molecular nanocrystals is a topic of great interest in the pharmaceutical industry because of the potential increase in dissolution rate and solubility of organic crystals below 1 ptm and their potential use in drug products. Previous investigators have developed various methods to produce them; however, breakage, high supersaturation and high intensity mixing are often involved in those methods, producing amorphous solids and if crystalline solid is obtained making control of desired polymorphs difficult. The aim of this thesis is to: (1) Evaluate practical methods to produce organic molecular nano-crystals of the desired form; (2) determine the change in crystal solid properties with size; (3) develop a better fundamental understanding of nucleation kinetics during concomitant nucleation of polymorphs. The first approach tried used bi-functional Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAMs) substrates. Using mefenamic acid as the model compound, micro-sized and nano-sized crystals were obtained with controlled polymorphs and narrow size distributions. By tuning experimental conditions and surface chemistry, exclusive production of one polymorph was demonstrated as well. On the 1 ptm gold islands a single crystal was obtained on each of the islands with a crystal size of ~ 300 nm. The second approach is crystallization under nano-sized confinement. Using soft confinement (porous polymer membranes), we reported the use of a novel solution impregnation method to form nanocrystals in polymer matrices with various microstructures to systemically study the role of soft confinement and polymer chemistry on the nucleation process of nano-sized crystals. We obtained 100% crystalline materials of four compounds in all experiments and in most cases nanocrystals were the most stable form. The smallest nanocrystals produced were ~ 100 nm. In the rigid confinement (porous silica particles of ~ 40nm pores), we explored the polymorphic outcome of four different compounds using solid state NMR. We found that three out of the four compounds can crystallize in the pores although one showed two polymorphs concomitantly crystallized the same time and another one produces a mixture of two polymorphs and amorphous states. All these nanocrystals under soft and rigid confinement showed significant enhancement of dissolution profiles. These results help advance the fundamental understanding of nucleation under rigid confinement and may lead to potential applications in developing new formulations in the pharmaceutical industry. The third approach is the use of nano spray drying. We used glycine as the model compound and compare this approach with the first one we developed, and the results suggest that the nanocrystals produced by spraying exhibit wider size distribution and worse surface structures. These defects existing on crystal surface may improve mobility of molecules and cause "crystal-bridging" to form big crystals. To explore the change in crystal solid properties regarding size, we also measured the solubility vs size curves of two polymorphs of glycine. Both polymorphs showed 20%-30% increase of solubility when crystal size goes down to -300 nm. Although the curves did not cross in the range that we measured, the extended trends suggested that p-glycine solubility could be lower than [beta]-glycine when the crystal size is smaller than ~100 nm.

Polymorphism in Molecular Crystals

Polymorphism in Molecular Crystals
Author: Joel Bernstein
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2002
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0198506058

Polymorphism - the multiplicity of structures or forms - is a term that is used in many disciplines. In chemistry it refers to the existence of more than one crystal structure for a particular chemical substance. The properties of a substance are determined by its composition and by its structure. In the last two decades, there has been a sharp rise in the interest in polymorphic systems, as an intrinsically interesting phenomenon and as an increasingly important component in the development and marketing of a variety of materials based on organic molecules (e.g. pharmaceuticals, dyes and pigments, explosives, etc.). This book summarizes and brings up to date the current knowledge and understanding of polymorphism of molecular crystals, and concentrates it in one comprehensive source. The book will be an invaluable reference for students, researchers, and professionals in the field.

Engineering Crystallography: From Molecule to Crystal to Functional Form

Engineering Crystallography: From Molecule to Crystal to Functional Form
Author: Kevin J. Roberts
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2017-07-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9402411178

This book highlights the current state-of-the-art regarding the application of applied crystallographic methodologies for understanding, predicting and controlling the transformation from the molecular to crystalline state with the latter exhibiting pre-defined properties. This philosophy is built around the fundamental principles underpinning the three inter-connected themes of Form (what), Formation (how) and Function (why). Topics covered include: molecular and crystal structure, chirality and ferromagnetism, supramolecular assembly, defects and reactivity, morphology and surface energetics. Approaches for preparing crystals and nano-crystals with novel physical, chemical and mechanical properties include: crystallisation, seeding, phase diagrams, polymorphic control, chiral separation, ultrasonic techniques and mechano-chemistry. The vision is realised through examination of a range of advanced analytical characterisation techniques including in-situ studies. The work is underpinned through an unprecedented structural perspective of molecular features, solid-state packing arrangements and surface energetics as well as in-situ studies. This work will be of interest to researchers, industrialists, intellectual property specialists and policy makers interested in the latest developments in the design and supply of advanced high added-value organic solid-form materials and product composites.

Polysaccharide-Based Nanocrystals

Polysaccharide-Based Nanocrystals
Author: Jin Huang
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2014-12-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3527689389

Polysaccharide nanocrystals can be derived from the renewable resources cellulose, chitin or starch, which makes them ideal candidates for "Green Materials Science". This versatile material class can be used in nanocomposites such as rubber or polyester, and in functional materials such as drug carriers, bio-inspired mechanically adaptive materials or membranes. Moreover, polysaccharide-based nanomaterials are environmentally friendly due to their intrinsic biodegradability. With its interdisciplinary approach the book gives a thorough introduction to extraction, structure, properties, surface modification, theory, and mechanisms of material formation of polysaccharide nanocrystals from renewable resources. In addition, it provides an in-depth description of plastics, composites, and nanomaterials from cellulose nanocrystals, chitin nanowhiskers and starch nanocrystals. The first focused, concise and coherent treatment of nanomaterials made from renewable resources such as cellulose, chitin, and starch - for scientists, engineers, graduate students and industrial researchers in the field of polymeric materials.

Crystallization and Growth of Colloidal Nanocrystals

Crystallization and Growth of Colloidal Nanocrystals
Author: Edson Roberto Leite
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 101
Release: 2011-11-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1461413087

Since the size, shape, and microstructure of nanocrystalline materials strongly impact physical and chemical properties, the development of new synthetic routes to nanocrystals with controlled composition and morphology is a key objective of the nanomaterials community. This objective is dependent on control of the nucleation and growth mechanisms that occur during the synthetic process, which in turn requires a fundamental understanding of both classical nucleation and growth and non-classical growth processes in nanostructured materials. Recently, a novel growth process called Oriented Attachment (OA) was identified which appears to be a fundamental mechanism during the development of nanoscale materials. OA is a special case of aggregation that provides an important route by which nanocrystals grow, defects are formed, and unique—often symmetry-defying—crystal morphologies can be produced. This growth mechanism involves reversible self-assembly of primary nanocrystals followed by reorientation of the assembled nanoparticles to achieve structural accord at the particle-particle interface, the removal of adsorbates and solvent molecules, and, finally, the irreversible formation of chemical bonds to produce new single crystals, twins, and intergrowths. Crystallization and Growth of Colloidal Nanocrystals provides a current understanding of the mechanisms related to nucleation and growth for use in controlling nanocrystal morphology and physical-chemical properties, and is essential reading for any chemist or materials scientist with an interest in using nanocrystals as building blocks for larger structures. This book provides a compendium for the expert reader as well as an excellent introduction for advanced undergraduate and graduate students seeking a gateway into this dynamic area of research.

Surface Chemistry of Colloidal Nanocrystals

Surface Chemistry of Colloidal Nanocrystals
Author: Ana Luísa Daniel-da-Silva
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2021-02-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1788019814

The chemistry of nanomaterials has developed considerably in the past two decades, and concepts that have emerged from these developments are now well established. The surface modification of nanoparticles is a subject of intense research interest given its importance for many applications across a number of disciplines. This comprehensive guide is the first to be devoted to the surface chemistry of inorganic nanocrystals. Following an introduction to the physical chemistry of surfaces, chapters cover topics such as the surface modification of nanoparticles, water compatible, polymer-based, and inorganic nanocomposites, as well as relevant applications in catalysis, biotechnology and nanomedicine. Highlighting recent advances, Surface Chemistry of Colloidal Nanocrystals provides an integrated approach to chemical aspects related to the surface of nanocrystals. Written by prestigious scientists, this will be a useful resource for students and researchers working in surface science, nanoscience and materials science as well as those interested in the applications of the nanomaterials in areas such as health science, biology, and environmental engineering.

Mechanochemistry and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing

Mechanochemistry and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing
Author: Evelina Colacino
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2023-07-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000891623

This unique volume describes advances in the field of mechanochemistry, in particular the scaling up of mechanochemical processes. Scalable techniques employed to carry out solvent-free synthesis are evaluated. Comparability to continuous flow chemistry, the current industrial benchmark for continuous efficient chemical synthesis, is presented.The book concludes that mechanochemical synthesis can be scaled up into a continuous, sustainable process. It demonstrates that large-scale mechanochemistry can meet industrial demands, especially in the pharmaceutical industry. Features Mechanochemistry is rapidly developing as a multidisciplinary science on the borderline between chemistry, materials science and environmental science This unique text focuses on mechanochemistry with the ability to scale up and illustrates how mechanochemical synthesis is no longer an obstacle This timely book highlights recent advancements describing what can be achieved in chemical synthesis Mechanochemistry enables the synthesis of multiple polymorphic crystalline forms in the production of drugs in the form of tablets or granules in capsules

Metal Nanocrystals

Metal Nanocrystals
Author: Kallum M. Koczkur
Publisher: American Chemical Society
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2020-07-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0841299013

Our society depends heavily on metals. They are ubiquitous construction materials, critical interconnects in integrated circuits, common coinage materials, and more. Excitingly, new uses for metals are emerging with the advent of nanoscience, as metal crystals with nanoscale dimensions can display new and tunable properties. The optical and photothermal properties of metal nanocrystals have led to cancer diagnosis and treatment platforms now in clinical trials, while, at the same time, the ability to tune the surface features of metal nanocrystals is giving rise to designer catalysts that enable more sustainable use of precious resources. These are just two examples of how metal nanocrystals are addressing important social needs.

Porous Silicon for Biomedical Applications

Porous Silicon for Biomedical Applications
Author: Hélder A. Santos
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2021-10-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128216778

Porous Silicon for Biomedical Applications, Second Edition, provides an updated guide to the diverse range of biomedical applications of porous silicon, from biosensing and imaging to tissue engineering and cancer therapy. Across biomedical disciplines, there is an ongoing search for biomaterials that are biocompatible, modifiable, structurally sound, and versatile. Porous silicon possesses a range of properties that make it ideal for a variety of biomedical applications, such as controllable geometry, tunable nanoporous structure, large pore volume/high specific surface area, and versatile surface chemistry. This book provides a fully updated and detailed overview of the range of biomedical applications for porous silicon. Part One offers the reader a helpful insight into the fundamentals and beneficial properties of porous silicon, including thermal properties and stabilization, photochemical and nonthermal chemical modification, protein modification, and biocompatibility. The book then builds on the systematic detailing of each biomedical application using porous silicon, from bioimaging and sensing to drug delivery and tissue engineering. This new edition also includes new chapters on in-vivo assessment of porous silicon, photodynamic and photothermal therapy, micro- and nanoneedles, Raman imaging, cancer immunotherapy, and more. With its acclaimed editor and international team of expert contributors, Porous Silicon for Biomedical Applications, Second Edition, is a technical resource and indispensable guide for all those involved in the research, development, and application of porous silicon and other biomaterials, while providing a comprehensive introduction for students and academics interested in this field. Reviews the fundamental aspects of porous silicon, including the fabrication and unique properties of this useful material. Discusses a broad selection of biomedical applications, offering a detailed insight into the benefits of porous silicon in both research and clinical settings. Includes fully updated content from the previous edition, as well as brand new chapters, covering topics such as porous silicon micro- and nanoneedles, and cancer immunotherapy.

Nanomaterials

Nanomaterials
Author: Charles M. Lukehart
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1405
Release: 2013-02-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118625226

Connecting inorganic chemistry to the hottest topic in materials science, this timely resource collects the contributions made by leading inorganic chemists towards nanomaterials research. The second volume in the “Wiley Encyclopedia of Inorganic Chemistry Methods and Applications Series,” this signature title concentrates on recent developments in the field and includes all key topics such as nanowires, nanotubes, biomineralization, supramolecular materials and much more. This volume is also available as part of Encyclopedia of Inorganic Chemistry, 5 Volume Set. This set combines all volumes published as EIC Books from 2007 to 2010, representing areas of key developments in the field of inorganic chemistry published in the Encyclopedia of Inorganic Chemistry. Find out more.