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Evaluating the adhesiveness of a transdermal delivery

AMETEK Brookfield | Added: 15 Jun 2012

Brookfield describes how a CT3 Texture Analyser can be used to quantify the tack performance of a t…

Tips for gene silencing and delivery

Amsbio | Added: 14 Jun 2012

A new guide entitled 'Top Ten Tips for Gene Silencing and Delivery' has been made available by AMSB…

Improving collagen coating of plates and flasks

INTEGRA Biosciences | Added: 14 Jun 2012

INTEGRA has released an application note that describes a new protocol using its DOSE IT peristalti…

Testing the firmness of creams

AMETEK Brookfield | Added: 11 Jun 2012

Brookfield evaluatea the firmness of two types of moisturising creams by penetration using a hemisp…

Quantifying gel strength and breaking point

AMETEK Brookfield | Added: 11 Jun 2012

Brookfield has undertaken a quality control test to evaluate the gel strength of soft jelly.

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Ultrasonic preparation of nanodiamonds

Hielscher Ultrasonics | Added: 7 Jun 2012

Hielscher describes the ultrasonic dispersing, synthesis and funtionilisation of nanodiamonds. 

Coating car exteriors

AMETEK Brookfield | Added: 4 Jun 2012

Brookfield looks at techniques to coat automobile exteriors.

Evaluating the hardness of eye pencil tips

AMETEK Brookfield | Added: 1 Jun 2012

The CT3 texture analyser utilises an eye pencil rig to quantitatively measure the hardness of eye p…

Back to basics on particle characterisation

Malvern Instruments | Added: 31 May 2012

This paper provides descriptions on a range of particle properties and introduces different particl…

Ultrasonically assisted preparation of graphene

Hielscher Ultrasonics | Added: 31 May 2012

Hielscher takes an in-depth look at ultrasonic preparation of graphene and its potential applicatio…

Cost effective powder flow characterisation of formulations

AMETEK Brookfield | Added: 30 May 2012

Brookfield takes a look at existing technologies for characterising powder formulations, mixes and …

Detection of protein aggregates in parenteral drugs

Fluid Imaging Technologies | Added: 28 May 2012

This paper looks at methods for monitoring the aggregation of proteins in parenteral drugs to meet …

Quantifying the impact of humidity on powder properties

Freeman Technology | Added: 28 May 2012

Experimental data demonstrates how powder testing can be applied to quantify the impact of humidity…

Classification of silica gels using particle shape

Fluid Imaging Technologies | Added: 25 May 2012

In this study, two silica gels which had identical particle size distributions were found to have v…

Analysis of trace hydrocarbon impurities

Restek Corporation | Added: 25 May 2012

This study looks at quantifying trace impurities in 1,3-butadiene, a tool critical in producing hig…

Optimisation of targeted DNA sequencing

Oxford Gene Technology | Added: 24 May 2012

Oxford Gene Technology has released an application note exploring the optimisation of targeted DNA …

Understanding yield stress measurements

Malvern Instruments | Added: 24 May 2012

A new white paper from Malvern is aimed at helping product developers and formulators get to grips …

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Ultrasonication accelerates the Suzuki Coupling Reaction

Hielscher Ultrasonics | Added: 16 May 2012

Hielscher gives an overview of various studies on the ultrasonic improvement of the Suzuki Coupling…

Sample measurements demonstrate Zetasizer specifications

Malvern Instruments | Added: 14 May 2012

Malvern Instruments has published updated specifications for the Zetasizer series of dynamic light …

Techniques for dosing liquid and powder-based products

AMETEK Brookfield | Added: 14 May 2012

Brookfield discusses the merits and challenges of different dosing techniques in developing consume…