乳状液
角鲨烷
化学工程
肺表面活性物质
材料科学
表面张力
色谱法
化学
量子力学
物理
工程类
作者
Zhenzhen Lu,Shahinur Acter,Boon Mian Teo,Rico F. Tabor
摘要
In this article, we present a facile and robust method for the surfactant-free preparation of polynorepinephrine stabilised microcapsules templated from an oil-in-water emulsion. The resulting microcapsule structures are dependent on the concentration of Cu2+ used to catalyse norepinephrine polymerisation. When the concentration of Cu2+ increases, the diameter of the microcapsules and the thickness of the shell increase correspondingly. The mechanical and chemical stability provided by the polynorepinephrine shell are explored using surface pressure measurements and atomic force microscopy, demonstrating that a rigid and robust polynorepinephrine shell is formed. In order to demonstrate potential application of the microcapsules in sustained release, Nile red stained squalane was encapsulated, and pH responsive release was monitored. It was seen that by controlling pH, the release profile could be controlled, with highest release efficacy achieved in alkaline conditions, offering a new pathway for development of encapsulation systems for the delivery of water insoluble actives.
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