A comprehensive source of information about modern drying technologies that uniquely focus on
the processing of pharmaceuticals and biologicals Drying technologies are an indispensable
production step in the pharmaceutical industry and the knowledge of drying technologies and
applications is absolutely essential for current drug product development. This book focuses on
the application of various drying technologies to the processing of pharmaceuticals and
biologicals. It offers a complete overview of innovative as well as standard drying
technologies and addresses the issues of why drying is required and what the critical
considerations are for implementing this process operation during drug product development.
Drying Technologies for Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Applications discusses the
state-of-the-art of established drying technologies like freeze- and spray- drying and
highlights limitations that need to be overcome to achieve the future state of pharmaceutical
manufacturing. The book also describes promising next generation drying technologies which are
currently used in fields outside of pharmaceuticals and how they can be implemented and
adapted for future use in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition it deals with the
generation of synergistic effects (e.g. by applying process analytical technology) and provides
an outlook toward future developments. -Presents a full technical overview of well established
standard drying methods alongside various other drying technologies possible improvements
limitations synergies and future directions -Outlines different drying technologies from an
application-oriented point of view and with consideration of real world challenges in the field
of drug product development -Edited by renowned experts from the pharmaceutical industry and
assembled by leading experts from industry and academia Drying Technologies for Biotechnology
and Pharmaceutical Applications is an important book for pharma engineers process engineers
chemical engineers and others who work in related industries.
