Biopolymeric nanoparticles

This review on nanoparticles highlights the various biopolymers (proteins and polysaccharides) which have recently revolutionized the world of biocompatible and degradable natural biological materials. The methods of their fabrication, including emulsification, desolvation, coacervation and electros...

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Published in:Science and technology of advanced materials 2010-02, Vol.11 (1), p.014104-014104
Main Authors: Sundar, Sushmitha, Kundu, Joydip, Kundu, Subhas C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
applications
biopolymer
fabrication
Focus Topical Reviews
nanoparticles
polysaccharides
proteins
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Summary:This review on nanoparticles highlights the various biopolymers (proteins and polysaccharides) which have recently revolutionized the world of biocompatible and degradable natural biological materials. The methods of their fabrication, including emulsification, desolvation, coacervation and electrospray drying are described. The characterization of different parameters for a given nanoparticle, such as particle size, surface charge, morphology, stability, structure, cellular uptake, cytotoxicity, drug loading and drug release, is outlined together with the relevant measurement techniques. Applications in the fields of medicine and biotechnology are discussed along with a promising future scope.
ISSN:1468-6996
1878-5514
DOI:10.1088/1468-6996/11/1/014104