Method of inducing nucleation of a material
US9453675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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