Process for preparing microparticles through phase inversion phenomena
US6616869B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J13/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for preparing nanoparticles and microparticles is provided. The process involves forming a mixture of a polymer and a solvent, wherein the solvent is present in a continuous phase and introducing the mixture into an effective amount of a nonsolvent to cause the spontaneous formation of microparticles.
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