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Method of inducing nucleation of a material

US9453675B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2007
Grant dateSep 27, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P37/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of inducing nucleation of a material is provided. The disclosed methods comprise the steps of bringing the material to a temperature near or below a phase transition temperature and altering the pressure to induce nucleation of the material. The disclosed methods are useful in freeze-drying processes, particularly pharmaceutical freeze-drying processes.

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