Preparation and Characterization of Ethyl Cellulose-Based Microcapsules Containing Argy Wormwood Solution

Abstract:

The biodegradable microcapsules based ethyl cellulose (EC) for a controlled delivery of Argy Wormwood solution (AWS) were prepared by emulsionsolvent evaporation method using ethyl acetate as solvent. This study examined the effect of the ratios of core to shell on the size of microcapsules. SEM images of microcapsules showed uniform spherical structures with smooth surfaces with a particle size distribution of 100nm2μm. Core-shell, hetero-structures were confirmed using optical micrograph. The chemical structure of the microcapsules was determined by FTIR.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 448-453)
• Pages: 98-101
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.448-453.98
• Online since: October 2013
• Authors: Ping Jiang*, Du Xin Li, Yue Jun Liu
• Keywords: Argy Wormwood, Ethyl Cellulose, Microcapsule

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