Thermodynamics for Drug Product Design

Thermodynamics for Drug Product Design, 1st Edition, acts as a dedicated reference guide examining how fundamental thermodynamic principles guide the design of drug products. Written by William Craig Stagner, this volume delivers a precise explanation of the chemical physical laws that govern pharmaceutical formulations, providing readers with a systematic approach to analyzing physical properties and chemical stability.

The material moves logically across key theoretical domains relevant to modern pharmaceutical research. Early sections build toward the core laws of thermodynamics, quantitative evaluation of Gibbs free energy, and general thermodynamic equilibrium states. Specialized chapters apply these core principles directly to drug solubility equilibrium, surface thermodynamics, and varied adsorption phenomena that influence formulation performance.

This volume is designed specifically for advanced undergraduate students, beginning graduate students, and drug product design professionals. By establishing clear analytical pathways from theoretical physical chemistry to practical pharmaceutical development, the publication helps readers interpret thermodynamic data with confidence across academic research and industrial laboratory settings.