MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF MALTODEXTRIN DERIVATIVES USING SCANNING ELECTRON-MICROSCOPY

This paper deals with the study of the significance of the morphologic al characteristics of some maltodextrin derivatives in the preparation of tablet dosage forms. Six maltodextrin derivatives, M-040, 100, 150 , 180, 500, and 700, with varying dextrose equivalent (DE) values and varying degrees of agglomeration were studied for their suitability in the preparation of the tablets based on the morphological characteris tics observed by scanning electron microscopy. A comparison of microme ritic properties, moisture absorption, and morphological characteristi cs of various maltodextrin derivatives is reported.