Device of advanced pharmaceutical texture analysis

The device for pharmaceutical texture analysis enables adaptable configuration to assess mechanical and rheological properties of pharmaceutical samples (solid dosage forms for oral and parenteral administration, polymeric films, transdermal patches, semi-solid systems, viscous liquids, filaments, biological tissues, packaging materials). It facilitates comprehensive evaluation of rheological and mechanical attributes (powder flow, tensile strength, stiffness, toughness, elasticity, adhesion, mucoadhesion, gel strength, particle swelling, spreadability, and extrudability testing, as well as the elongation and mechanical integrity of films and fibers). For extrusion testing (from syringes) it determines mass flow rate based on applied force. Synchronized acquisition of force, displacement, video, and mass allows precise analysis and material characterization under controlled conditions.

Responsible for equipment: PhD Alenka Zvonar Pobirk
The equipment can be found at the Faculty of Pharmacy, located at Aškerčeva 7, 1000 Ljubljana. Access is possible upon agreement with the equipment's caretaker. Given the specialized nature of the equipment, it is required that the caretaker be present throughout the duration of its use.