Assemblage of novel release modules for the development of adaptable drug delivery systems

Analysis of Fickian and non-Fickian drug release from polymers.

Nicholas A. Peppas · PubMed · 1985 · 2.1K citations

Engineering, Non-fickian Drug Release, Medicine +6

Swellable matrices for controlled drug delivery: gel-layer behaviour, mechanisms and optimal performance

Paolo Colombo, Ruggero Bettini, Patrizia Santi et al. · Pharmaceutical Science & Technology Today · 2000 · 379 citations

Biopolymer Gel, Gel-layer Behaviour, Drug Delivery Systems +8

Translocation of drug particles in HPMC matrix gel layer: effect of drug solubility and influence on release rate

Ruggero Bettini, Pier Luigi Catellani, Patrizia Santi et al. · Journal of Controlled Release · 2001 · 231 citations

Biopolymer Gel, Drug Particles, Medicine +7

Observation of swelling process and diffusion front position during swelling in hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) matrices containing a soluble drug

Paolo Colombo, Ruggero Bettini, Nikolaos A. Peppas · Journal of Controlled Release · 1999 · 215 citations

Biopolymer Gel, Engineering, Polymer Science +6

Swelling and drug release in hydrogel matrices: polymer viscosity and matrix porosity effects

Ruggero Bettini, Paolo Colombo, Gina Massimo et al. · European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences · 1994 · 164 citations

Materials Science, Hydrogels, Biopolymer Gel +7