Atomic layer deposition-A novel method for the ultrathin coating of minitablets.

We introduce atomic layer deposition (ALD) as a novel method for the ultrathin coating (nanolayering) of minitablets. The effects of ALD coating on the tablet characteristics and taste masking were investigated and compared with the established coating method. Minitablets containing bitter tasting denatonium benzoate were coated by ALD using three different TiO nanolayer thicknesses (number of deposition cycles).

A novel set of behavioural indicators for measuring perception of food by cats.

Behavioural indicators provide a promising approach for objective assessment of the perceptions of animals. In cats, the frequency of specific behaviours as indicators of perception has been studied in connection with food palatability. The aim of this study was to expand that knowledge by identifying behavioural indicators correlating with three degrees of palatability.

Real-Time assessment of granule and tablet properties using in-line data from a high-shear granulation process.

A method for real-time assessment of granule and tablet properties was investigated. A mixture of microcrystalline cellulose:mannitol:povidone (78.5:18.