Physical Pharmacy by David Attwood

Description

“Physical Pharmacy: Physical Chemical Principles and Methods” by David Attwood and colleagues is a comprehensive textbook that explores the physical chemistry concepts fundamental to pharmaceutical sciences. The book covers a wide range of topics, including:

1. Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry: Basic principles and mathematical concepts underpinning physical chemistry.
2. Pharmaceutical Formulations: How physical chemistry principles apply to the formulation of drug products.
3. Thermodynamics and Kinetics: Key concepts in drug stability and reaction rates.
4. Solutions and Solubility: Behavior of drugs in different solvents and the factors affecting solubility.
5. Surface and Interfacial Phenomena: Insights into drug delivery systems and the interactions at surfaces and interfaces.
6. Colloids and Nanoparticles: The role of colloidal systems and nanotechnology in modern pharmaceutical formulations.