Morphological and thermal behavior of porous biopolymeric nanoparticles

[Display omitted] ► PLGA and PLLA nanoparticles were successfully developed by double emulsion process. ► Nanoparticles (NPs) show spherical shape and homogeneous size distribution. ► The NPs average diameter is 180nm for PLLA and 218nm for the PLGA. ► Nanoporous structure of the nanoparticles was a...

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Published in:European polymer journal 2012-07, Vol.48 (7), p.1152-1159
Main Authors: Rescignano, N., Amelia, M., Credi, A., Kenny, J.M., Armentano, I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Biodegradability
Biopolymer
Degradation
Exact sciences and technology
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
In vitro testing
Miscellaneous
Nanocomposites
Nanomaterials
Nanoparticles
Nanostructure
PLGA
PLLA
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
Thermal properties
Thermoporosimetry
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Summary:[Display omitted] ► PLGA and PLLA nanoparticles were successfully developed by double emulsion process. ► Nanoparticles (NPs) show spherical shape and homogeneous size distribution. ► The NPs average diameter is 180nm for PLLA and 218nm for the PLGA. ► Nanoporous structure of the nanoparticles was analyzed by thermoporosimetry. ► NPs pore diameters of around 15nm were measured. The aim of the present work is to design, develop and characterize biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles having well defined size and porous morphology. Poly(dl-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) and poly(l-lactide) (PLLA) nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared by double emulsion method with subsequent solvent evaporation. NPs were characterized by electron microscopes, dynamic light scattering, XRD and thermal properties by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetry. Finally, the in vitro degradation analysis was also performed. Biodegradable NPs display a spherical surface structure with a homogeneous size distribution, and an average diameter of 180nm for PLLA and 218nm for the PLGA. The NP nanoporous structure was analyzed by an innovative thermal method: thermoporosimetry, providing information about nanopore dimensions. In vitro degradation studies demonstrate the gradual surface aggregation and degradation of NPs and the effects on polymer properties. Biopolymeric porous nano-systems may offer promise properties for revolutionary improvements in tissue engineering, diagnosis and targeted drug delivery systems.
ISSN:0014-3057
1873-1945
DOI:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2012.05.005