Fig. 3: Scanning electron micrographs of interactive powder mixtures.

a–d of single carrier particles after blending with 10% (w/w) of the active pharmaceutical ingredient. The images show the particle designs a Sphere, b Rollingknot, c Pharmacone, and d Soccerball. e–h Scanning-electron micrographs of the powder bulk after blending, showing the same particle designs.