Abstract
Designing spray-dried particles for inhalation aims at specific physicochemical properties including a respirable aerodynamic diameter and adequate powder dispersibility. Leucine, an amphiphilic amino acid, has been shown to aid in optimizing bulk powder properties. Mannitol, a model crystalline active and common bulking agent, was co-sprayed with leucine at several excipient ratios, ethanol/water ratios, and spray dryer outlet temperatures in order to experimentally probe the underlying particle formation mechanisms in this binary crystalline system. During the droplet drying of two crystallizing components, the material that nucleates first will preferentially enrich the surface. It is desired to have a completely crystalline leucine shell to improve powder properties, however, mannitol competes with leucine for the surface depending on excipient concentration and manufacturing parameters. The resulting particles were studied initially and at a two-month timepoint via solid state characterization, visual analysis, and particle size analysis in order to detect changes in bulk powder properties. It was determined that, similar to systems where only leucine can crystallize, initial leucine saturation in the formulation dictates powder characteristics.
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