Research Articles
Biopolymer Degradation Standards Demystified: A Scientific Guide to ASTM, ISO, and EN Protocols for Biomedical Research
This article provides a comprehensive, technical overview of international biodegradability and compostability standards (ASTM, ISO, EN) for biomedical researchers and drug development professionals.
How Biodegradable Polymers Work: Degradation Mechanisms and Critical Conditions for Biomedical Applications
This comprehensive review explores the fundamental science and practical applications of biodegradable biopolymer degradation.
Machine Learning vs. Molecular Dynamics: A Comprehensive Benchmark for Glass Transition (Tg) Predictions in Drug Development
This article provides a critical analysis of machine learning (ML) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation methods for predicting the glass transition temperature (Tg) of amorphous solid dispersions and polymeric excipients.
Bayesian Optimization vs. Design of Experiments: A Modern Guide for Scientific and Pharmaceutical Researchers
This article provides a comprehensive comparison of Bayesian Optimization (BO) and classical Design of Experiments (DOE) for researchers and drug development professionals.
Bayesian Optimization in Polymer Formulation: A Next-Gen Strategy for Accelerated Drug Delivery and Biomedical Material Discovery
This article provides a comprehensive guide to Bayesian Optimization (BO) for polymer formulation, tailored for researchers and drug development professionals.
Bayesian Optimization in Flow: Revolutionizing Radical Polymerization for Advanced Biomedical Materials
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of Bayesian optimization (BO) for controlling radical polymerization in continuous flow systems, targeted at researchers and pharmaceutical development professionals.
Bayesian Optimization for Polymer Design: Accelerating Drug Delivery Material Discovery
This article provides a comprehensive guide to applying Bayesian Optimization (BO) for navigating the complex parameter space of polymer design in drug development.
Polymer Melt Flow Fundamentals: Understanding Viscoelastic Behavior and Defect Formation in Pharmaceutical Processing
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of polymer melt flow behavior, linking fundamental rheological principles to practical defect formation in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes like hot-melt extrusion and injection molding.
Barrier Properties Face-Off: A Scientific Guide to Oxygen & Moisture Resistance in PLA, PHA, PBS, and PCL
This comprehensive review critically compares the barrier properties (oxygen, water vapor, and aroma) of leading biodegradable polymers—PLA, PHA, PBS, and PCL—for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.
Modeling Biopolymer Complexity: A B-spline Framework for Accurate Molecular Weight Distribution Analysis
This article presents a comprehensive guide to implementing B-spline models for approximating complex molecular weight distributions (MWD) in biomolecules, critical for drug development and formulation.