Protect That Pill
Surprisingly, much design goes into developing pill tablet coatings and the systems that apply these coatings. Varying the material or thickness of a coating can dramatically impact a medication's affect on the body. Chemical engineers play an integral role in this process, from developing and testing chemicals for coatings to designing the complex systems used to mass-produce uniformly coated pills. Come see first-hand what happens to a medicine in your digestive system and explore what it takes to develop a pill coating that can withstand the churning actions and acidic environment found in the stomach.
Time
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sponsor
Department of Chemical Engineering