Preparation and Characterization of Starch Nanoparticles for Controlled Release of Curcumin

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 react...

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Main Authors: Suk Fun Chin, Siti Nur Akmar Mohd Yazid, Suh Cem Pang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Polymer Science
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/340121