Pharmaceuticals:
This technique is widely used in the pharma market. Because of the small sample amounts and the high yields, it is ideal for spray drying expensive substances in basic research. The following list shows examples of what is possible:
*Inhalable drugs for dry powder inhalers (DPI‘s)
*Nano- and microencapsulation of liposomes
*Stabilization of heat-sensitive vaccines, insulin, growth hormones
*Encapsulation of nanoparticle drugs for high bioavailability
*Nanocapsules of biodegradable polymers (lactides, glycolides)
*Porous drug carriers for nanoparticle suspensions
*Excipients for controlled drug release studies: trehalose, mannitol, lactose, HPMC, PVA, chitosan, dextrin, PLGA, starch, gelatin
Materials science:
This new technique offers new prospects in materials science, specially in the nanomaterial field. Now it is possible to spray dry fine particles. The following list shows examples of what is possible:
*Fine metal particles for novel catalysts
*Fine magnetic powders
*Carbon nanotubes as additives
*High performance ceramics with novel structures and high specific surface area
*Titanium oxide particles
*Nanoparticle suspensions for agglomeration
*Silicon oxide nanoparticle agglomerates
*Finest pigments for paints and coatings
Food:
Also in the field of food science this technology offers new possibilities. Especially in the currently vibrant field of functional food, the following list shows examples of what is possible:
*Nano food – Functional additives
*Encapsulation of fruit aromas, flavours, or perfumes
*Spray drying of fine powder aromas for pet food
*Encapsulation of fish oil for smell protection
*Vitamins, other food additives, etc.