Chitin in Pharmaceutical Technology: A Guide to A Multifunctional Excipient

This book aims to treat chitin as a standalone biopolymer, highlighting its multifunctional applications, particularly in the formulation of pharmaceutical solid dosage forms. It is intended for a multidisciplinary audience and seeks to equip readers with the fundamental scientific principles of chitin science and technology. Such an approach will enable researchers from different backgrounds to pursue a unified objective of advancing chitin applications. Indeed, this book advocates the potential of chitin as a multifunctional excipient, with its particle size and molecular weight modified to meet the requirements of continuous production of solid dosage forms.Key Features Dedicated solely to chitin in pharmaceutical technology, clearly distinguishing it from chitosan. Scientifically grounded, presenting core concepts in chemistry, biology, pharmacology, materials science, and pharmaceutics-ideal for multidisciplinary researchers. Comprehensive coverage on extraction to formulation, nanochitin, composites, film formation, powder flow, compression, and regulatory insights. Sustainability focus aligning chitin with green chemistry and next-generation pharmaceutical excipient trends. Industry-tested expertise and based on author's 38 years of research, 140+ publications, and 55+ patents in pharmaceutical technology.

About the Author

Dr. Adnan Ali Badwan is a pharmaceutical scientist with more than 38 years of experience in the field, having served as former Managing Director and Lead Researcher at the Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company (JPM), Jordan. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from Cardiff University.

He has authored more than 140 scientific publications and holds over 55 international patents. Through collaborations with universities across the Middle East and the United Kingdom, he has supervised more than 40 postgraduate students. He has also contributed book chapters on drug development and pharmaceutical excipients, and has participated in regulatory discussions convened by the World Health Organization and the United States Pharmacopeia.

Dr. Badwan has served as President of the Arab Union of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Medical Appliances (AUPAM) and as President of the Jordan Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers. Beyond his research, he has led South-South technology transfer initiatives across multiple regions, lectured internationally on intellectual property rights and pharmaceutical formulation, and founded three startups spanning natural products, diagnostics, and excipients.

His contributions have been recognised with several honours, including the Arab Entrepreneur Award and the Jordan State Scientific Award.