Preparation and Characterization of Starch Nanoparticles for Controlled Release of Curcumin
Joint Authors
Pang, Suh Cem
Chin, Suk Fun
Mohd Yazid, Siti Nur Akmar
Source
International Journal of Polymer Science
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Curcumin was loaded onto starch nanoparticles by using in situ nanoprecipitation method and water-in-oil microemulsion system.
Curcumin loaded starch nanoparticles exhibited enhanced solubility in aqueous solution as compared to free curcumin.
Effects of formulation parameters such as types of reaction medium, types of surfactant, surfactant concentrations, oil/ethanol ratios, loading time, and initial curcumin concentration were found to affect the particle size and loading efficiency (LF) of the curcumin loaded starch nanoparticles.
Under optimum conditions, curcumin loaded starch nanoparticles with mean particles size of 87 nm and maximum loading efficiency of 78% were achieved.
Curcumin was observed to release out from starch nanoparticles in a sustained way under physiological pH over a period of 10 days.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chin, Suk Fun& Mohd Yazid, Siti Nur Akmar& Pang, Suh Cem. 2014. Preparation and Characterization of Starch Nanoparticles for Controlled Release of Curcumin. International Journal of Polymer Science،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chin, Suk Fun…[et al.]. Preparation and Characterization of Starch Nanoparticles for Controlled Release of Curcumin. International Journal of Polymer Science No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chin, Suk Fun& Mohd Yazid, Siti Nur Akmar& Pang, Suh Cem. Preparation and Characterization of Starch Nanoparticles for Controlled Release of Curcumin. International Journal of Polymer Science. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1037511
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1037511