[00762] On the dissolution of particles subject to natural convection
Session Time & Room : 3C (Aug.23, 13:20-15:00) @D502
Type : Contributed Talk
Abstract : The dissolution of a solid spherical particle is a canonical problem that finds many areas of application, including the pharmaceutical industry. In this work, we provide a generalized theory that tackles the role of natural convection in the surrounding dissolving medium. We investigate its effects on hydrodynamics and how it interacts with the diffusion during dissolution to deform the particle geometry whilst altering the release profile of pharmaceutical ingredients, a key aspect in drug delivery.
