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Modeling Uncertainty: How B-Spline Approximation Enhances Molecular Weight Distribution Control in Drug Development

This article provides a comprehensive overview of B-spline approximation models for controlling Molecular Weight Distribution (MWD) in polymer-based therapeutics and drug delivery systems.

David Flores
Jan 09, 2026

Avrami vs. Gompertz Models: A Practical Guide for Modeling Crystallization Kinetics in Drug Development

This article provides a comprehensive comparison and practical guide to the Avrami (Johnson-Mehl-Avrami-Kolmogorov) and Gompertz models for analyzing crystallization kinetics, a critical process in pharmaceutical development.

Robert West
Jan 09, 2026

Accelerating Drug Discovery: How Automated Forcefield Parameterization Predicts Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)

This article explores the transformative role of automated forcefield parameterization in predicting the glass transition temperature (Tg) of amorphous solid dispersions and polymeric excipients.

Victoria Phillips
Jan 09, 2026

Optimizing Pharmaceutical Injection Molding with Artificial Neural Networks: A Guide for R&D Scientists

This article provides a comprehensive overview for researchers and drug development professionals on leveraging Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) to optimize injection molding parameters for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Christian Bailey
Jan 09, 2026

Mastering Accelerated Aging: A Complete Guide to the Arrhenius Equation for Polymer Stability in Pharmaceuticals

This article provides a comprehensive guide for researchers and drug development professionals on applying the Arrhenius relationship to predict polymer degradation and shelf life in pharmaceutical products.

Samantha Morgan
Jan 09, 2026

Biopolymer Batch Consistency: Strategies to Control Variability for Reliable Biomedical Applications

This article addresses the critical challenge of biopolymer batch-to-batch variability, a major hurdle in reproducible research and drug development.

Carter Jenkins
Jan 09, 2026

Understanding and Correcting Tg Prediction Outliers in Molecular Dynamics Simulations: A Guide for Computational Researchers

This article provides a comprehensive framework for researchers and computational scientists working in drug development to identify, understand, and resolve outliers in glass transition temperature (Tg) predictions from molecular dynamics...

Jonathan Peterson
Jan 09, 2026

ATRP vs RAFT Polymerization: A Comprehensive Guide to Dispersity Control for Biomedical Applications

This article provides a comprehensive, up-to-date comparison of Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) and Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain-Transfer (RAFT) polymerization, with a focused analysis on their capabilities for achieving low dispersity...

Henry Price
Jan 09, 2026

AI and Machine Learning in Supramolecular Biomaterials: Revolutionizing Design for Drug Delivery and Therapeutics

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the transformative integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) with supramolecular chemistry for advanced material design.

Hannah Simmons
Jan 09, 2026

AI-Powered Predictive Models for Polymer Aging: Accelerating Material Lifetime Assessment in Medical Devices and Drug Development

This article explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in predicting the aging behavior and service lifetime of polymers critical to biomedical applications.

Aria West
Jan 09, 2026

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