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Insights into the release mechanisms of antioxidants from nanoemulsion droplets

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The therapeutic effects of antioxidant-loaded nanoemulsion can be often optimized by controlling the release rate in human body. Release kinetic models can be used to predict the release profile of antioxidant compounds and allow identification of key parameters that affect the release rate. It is known that one of the critical aspects in establishing a reliable release kinetic model is to understand the underlying release mechanisms. Presently, the underlying release mechanisms of antioxidants from nanoemulsion droplets are not yet fully understood. In this context, this review scrutinized the current formulation strategies to encapsulate antioxidant compounds and provide an outlook into the future of this research area by elucidating possible release mechanisms of antioxidant compounds from nanoemulsion system.

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Abbreviations

CD:

Cyclodextrin

O/W:

Oil-in-water

PLA:

Polylactic acid

PLGA:

Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)

SEDDS:

Self-emulsifying drug delivery system

SLN:

Solid lipid nanoparticles

W/O:

Water-in-oil

PDI:

Polydispersity index

PIT:

Phase inversion temperature

SEM:

Scanning electron microscopy

TEM:

Transmission electron microscopy

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The authors wish to greatly appreciate Curtin University Malaysia for its financial support through the Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Research (CMHDR) Grant.

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JLKU Conceptualization, Writing–original draft. CYS Conceptualization, Writing–review & editing JN Conceptualization, Writing–review & editing.

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Correspondence to Yen San Chan.

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Ling, J.K.U., Chan, Y.S. & Nandong, J. Insights into the release mechanisms of antioxidants from nanoemulsion droplets. J Food Sci Technol 59, 1677–1691 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-021-05128-y

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