New innovative technique cellulose paper-based smart films: a review

Authors

  • Subhankar Ghosh Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Patel Nagar, Dehradun, Uttrakhand, Pin code – 248001
  • Ashutosh Badola Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Patel Nagar, Dehradun, Uttrakhand, Pin code – 248001

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61114/UJPSR.9.2.2023.1-5

Keywords:

Diabetes mellitus, Smart films, Drug delivery, cellulose paper, personalised medicine , nanotechnology, sustainable materials

Abstract

This document explores the evolution of medicine from ancient practices to modern pharmaceuticals and focuses on the development and application of cellulose paper-based smartFilms for API delivery in disease management. It begins with a historical overview of medical practices and the significance of oral drug administration. The core of this document introduces “SmartFilms” technology, a groundbreaking method to improve the solubility and dissolution rate of weakly water-soluble pharmaceutical drugs, with a focus on API-loaded smart films. The preparation process, sterilization of paper and production of API-loaded smart films and tablets are described in detail. The application of these cellulose paper-based smart films in diabetes management is emphasized, highlighting their enhancement in drug release capabilities and patient-centric advantages. Furthermore, the document envisions future directions in smart film technology, including personalization based on physiological responses and genetic makeup, nanotechnology integration, sustainable materials, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The role of these innovations in advancing the field of drug delivery and their potential to improve patient outcomes is discussed. This comprehensive exploration of cellulose paper-based smart films for API delivery offers valuable insights into the future for the management of diabetes and pharmaceutical advancements.

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Ghosh, S., & Badola, A. (2023). New innovative technique cellulose paper-based smart films: a review. UNIVERSAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH, 9(2), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.61114/UJPSR.9.2.2023.1-5

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