Microcrystalline cellulose powder tableting via networked cellulose-based gel material

► We develop a tableting method of microcrystalline cellulose without compression. ► Networked cellulose is structure-modified microcrystalline cellulose. ► Microcrystalline cellulose and networked cellulose are used as tablet excipient. ► Hardness and drug delivery are controlled by networked cellulose concentration.