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Electrospraying and Electrospinning in Drug Delivery: Principles, Methods, and Applications
Author(s): Mulham Alfatama (Editor), Abid Mehmood Yousaf (Editor), Abd Almonem Doolaanea (Editor), Yasser Shahzad (Editor)
- Publisher: CRC Press
- Publication Date: October 6, 2025
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 414 pages
- ISBN-13: 9781032857138
- ISBN-10: 1032857137
Book Description
Electrospraying and electrospinning have emerged as powerful techniques for the fabrication of drug-loaded nano- and microstructures, offering precise control over particle size, morphology, and drug release kinetics. Electrospraying and Electrospinning in Drug Delivery provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and latest advancements, methodologies, and applications of electrospraying and electrospinning techniques in the field of drug delivery. It encompasses a wide array of topics, including but not limited to targeted drug delivery systems, controlled release formulations, stimuli-responsive materials, and biomedical applications.
• Describes the most recent and successful applications of electrospraying/electrospinning in drug delivery
• Covers fundamental principles, instrumentation, process parameters, and optimization strategies
• Delves into the diverse range of materials employed in electrospraying and electrospinning, such as polymers, ceramics, and metals, highlighting their unique advantages and applications in drug delivery
• Explores the incorporation of functional additives, such as nanoparticles and biomolecules, to tailor the properties and performance of electrospun/electrosprayed drug delivery platforms
By compiling contributions from leading experts in the field, this edited volume fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and inspires further research endeavors. The book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, academicians, and professionals interested in understanding and utilizing these innovative techniques for enhanced drug delivery systems.
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About the Author
Mulham Alfatama is an associate professor and research scientist at the University Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Malaysia. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. He has served as the head of the Pharmaceutical Technology Department and as the quality coordinator at UniSZA.
Abid Mehmood Yousaf is an assistant professor of pharmacy in the Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad. He earned his PharmD from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. His research focus is on optimization, development, and in vitro and in vivo characterization of various nanoparticulated drug delivery systems.
Abd Almonem Doolaanea obtained his Ph.D. in pharmaceutical technology from the International Islamic University Malaysia, where he concurrently served as a lab demonstrator and R&D executive at IKOP SDN BHD. He is a senior R&D chemist at Sabrena Experience, USA, where he focuses on pioneering cosmetic and skincare ingredient delivery solutions. He also co-founded Alphastarlab Systems LLC, a microencapsulation startup, showcasing his commitment to innovation and entrepreneurial ventures.
Yasser Shahzad is an associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Huddersfield, UK, and earned a postdoctoral fellowship from PHARMACEN, North-West University, South Africa. His research interests are centered around advanced drug delivery, spanning the realms of pharmaceutics, chemistry, and cosmetics.
