Abstract
Curcumin-loaded liposomes were prepared using a supercritical carbon dioxide (SCCO2 )– ultrasound environment system. The experiments were performed at temperatures of 40–70◦C and pressures of 10–25 MPa in a batch system with ultrasonication for 60 min. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images revealed liposome products with spherical morphologies and diameters of <100 nm. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) analysis indicated that the curcumin-loaded liposome nanosuspension exhibited good stability. Changing the operating conditions influenced the amount of liposome-encapsulated curcumin; as the operating temperature or pressure increased, the diameter of the liposome products and the amount of liposome-encapsulated curcumin increased and decreased, respectively. Herein, we described an innovative and practical organic-solvent-free method for generating liposomes from phospholipids.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 1469 |
Journal | Foods |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2022 |
Keywords
- curcumin
- encapsulation
- liposome
- phospholipid
- supercritical