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Baldino L, Sarnelli S, Scognamiglio M, Reverchon E. Production of Biopolymeric Microparticles to Improve Cannabigerol Bioavailability. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:4227. [PMID: 39274617 PMCID: PMC11396190 DOI: 10.3390/ma17174227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2024] [Revised: 08/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/24/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024]
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Cannabigerol's (CBG) therapeutic effects are limited by its poor water solubility and low dissolution rate. To improve these properties, supercritical CO2-assisted atomization (SAA) was applied to produce coprecipitates, i.e., CBG nanoparticles coprecipitated in polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) microparticles. The experiments were performed by varying the CBG/PVP mass ratio (R) and the overall concentration of solutes CBG+PVP to study the influence of these parameters on particle morphology, particle size, and size distribution. Periodic dynamic light scattering (DLS) analysis was performed at regular time intervals to measure the size of CBG nanoparticles in PVP microparticles. It showed that CBG nanoparticles down to 105 nm were successfully produced through SAA. Dissolution tests were used to verify that a reduction of CBG particle size significantly increased its dissolution rate. In the liquid medium adopted, untreated CBG powder was released in 210 min, whereas CBG nanoparticles of 105 nm were completely dissolved in only 15 min.
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- Lucia Baldino
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
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Emami S, Ebrahimi M. Bioactive wound powders as wound healing dressings and drug delivery systems. POWDER TECHNOL 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2023.118501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Lycopene extract from tomato concentrate and its co-precipitation with PVP using hybrid supercritical processes. J CO2 UTIL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2022.102157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Adami R, Russo P, Amante C, De Soricellis C, Della Porta G, Reverchon E, Del Gaudio P. Supercritical Antisolvent Technique for the Production of Breathable Naringin Powder. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081623. [PMID: 36015250 PMCID: PMC9414961 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds largely present in fruits and vegetables possessing antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities. Their use in clinical practice is very poor due to their low bioavailability, susceptibility to oxidation and degradation. Moreover, their slight solubility in biological fluids and a consequent low dissolution rate leads to an irregular absorption from solid dosage forms, even though, anti-inflammatory formulations could be used as support for several disease treatment, i.e. the COVID-19 syndrome. To improve flavonoid bioavailability particle size of the powder can be reduced to make it breathable and to promote the absorption in the lung tissues. Supercritical fluid based antisolvent technique has been used to produce naringin particles, with size, shape and density as well as free flowing properties able to fit inhalation needs. The dried particles are produced with the removal of the solvent at lower temperatures compared to the most used traditional micronization processes, such as spray drying. The best breathable fraction for naringin particles is obtained for particles with a d50~7 µm manufactured at 35 °C-150 bar and at 60 °C-130 bar, corresponding to 32.6% and 36.7% respectively. The powder is produced using a high CO2 molar fraction (0.99) that assure a better removal of the solvent. NuLi-1 cell line of immortalised bronchial epithelial cells adopted to evaluate powder cytotoxicity indicated after 24 h absence of toxicity at concentration of 25 µM.
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- Renata Adami
- Department of Physics E. Caianiello, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
- Correspondence: (R.A.); (P.D.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy; (P.R.); (C.A.); (C.D.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy; (P.R.); (C.A.); (C.D.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy; (P.R.); (C.A.); (C.D.S.)
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Odontoiatry, Scuola Medica Salernitana, University of Salerno, Via Salvatore Allende, 1, 84081 Baronissi, SA, Italy;
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy; (P.R.); (C.A.); (C.D.S.)
- Correspondence: (R.A.); (P.D.G.)
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Reverchon E, Scognamiglio M, Baldino L. The Nanostructure of Polymer-Active Principle Microparticles Produced by Supercritical CO 2 Assisted Processing. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12091401. [PMID: 35564110 PMCID: PMC9105249 DOI: 10.3390/nano12091401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Traditional and supercritical CO2 assisted processes are frequently used to produce microparticles formed by a biopolymer containing an active principle to improve the bioavailability of the active principle. However, information about the internal organization of these microparticles is still scarce. In this work, a suspension of dextran + Fe3O4 nanoparticles (model system) and a solution of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) + curcumin were used to produce spherical microparticles by supercritical CO2 processing. Periodic dynamic light scattering measurements were used to analyze the evolution of the microparticles dissolution, size, and size distribution of the guest active principle in the polymeric matrix. It was found that curcumin was dispersed in the form of nanoparticles in the PVP microparticles, whose size largely depended on its relative concentration. These results were validated by transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy of the PVP microparticles and curcumin nanoparticles, before and after the dissolution tests.
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De Marco I. Production of carrier/antioxidant particles by Supercritical Assisted Atomization as an adjuvant treatment of the CoVID-19 pathology. J Supercrit Fluids 2022; 186:105604. [PMID: 35431435 PMCID: PMC8994258 DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2022.105604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Iolanda De Marco
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
- Research Centre for Biomaterials BIONAM, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
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Effect of the Carrier on the Coprecipitation of Curcumin through Supercritical-Assisted Atomization. CHEMENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/chemengineering5030059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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In this paper, composite systems containing curcumin (CUR) were prepared through supercritical-assisted atomization (SAA), using different carriers. Curcumin is particularly interesting in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical fields for its antioxidant, antitumoral, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, its therapeutic effect on human health is restricted by its poor water solubility and low dissolution rate, limiting its absorption after its oral administration. To increase the dissolution rate and then the bioavailability of the active compound, CUR was coprecipitated with polymeric, i.e., polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and dextran (DXT), and not polymeric, i.e., hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD), carriers. The effects of some operating parameters, namely the concentration of solutes in solution and the active compound/carrier ratio, on the morphology and the particle size distribution of the powders were investigated. Submicrometric particles were produced with all the carriers. Under the best operating conditions, the mean diameters ± standard deviation were equal to 0.69 ± 0.20 μm, 0.40 ± 0.13 μm, and 0.81 ± 0.25 μm for PVP/CUR, DXT/CUR, and HP-β-CD/CUR, respectively. CUR dissolution rates from coprecipitated particles were significantly increased in the case of all the carriers. Therefore, the results are exciting from a pharmaceutical and nutraceutical point of view, to produce supplements containing curcumin, but assuring a high dissolution rate and bioavailability and, consequently, a more effective therapeutic effect.
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Huguet-Casquero A, Gainza E, Pedraz JL. Towards Green Nanoscience: From extraction to nanoformulation. Biotechnol Adv 2020; 46:107657. [PMID: 33181241 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2020.107657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The use of nanotechnology has revolutionized many biotechnological sectors, from bioengineering to medicine, passing through food and cosmetic fields. However, their clinic and industrial application has been into the spotlight due to their safety risk and related side effects. As a result, Green Nanoscience/Nanotechnology emerged as a strategy to prevent any associated nanotoxicity, via implementation of sustainable processes across the whole lifecycle of nanoformulation. Notwithstanding its success across inorganic nanoparticles, the green concept for organic nanoparticle elaboration is still at its infancy. This, coupled with the organic nanoparticles being the most commonly used in biomedicine, highlights the need to implement specific green principles for their elaboration. In this review, we will discuss the possible green routes for the proper design of organic nanoparticles under the umbrella of Green Nanoscience: from the extraction of nanomaterials and active compounds to their final nanoformulation.
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- Amaia Huguet-Casquero
- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), School of Pharmacy, Paseo de la Universidad 7, Vitoria- Gasteiz 01006, Spain; Biosasun S.A, Iturralde 10, Etxabarri-Ibiña, Zigoitia 01006, Spain
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- Biosasun S.A, Iturralde 10, Etxabarri-Ibiña, Zigoitia 01006, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), School of Pharmacy, Paseo de la Universidad 7, Vitoria- Gasteiz 01006, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
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Supercritical antisolvent process-assisted fabrication of chrysin-polyvinylpyrrolidone sub-microparticles for improved anticancer efficiency. J Supercrit Fluids 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2020.104847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Franco P, De Marco I. The Use of Poly( N-vinyl pyrrolidone) in the Delivery of Drugs: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E1114. [PMID: 32414187 PMCID: PMC7285361 DOI: 10.3390/polym12051114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) is a hydrophilic polymer widely employed as a carrier in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and nutraceutical fields. Up to now, several PVP-based systems have been developed to deliver different active principles, of both natural and synthetic origin. Various formulations and morphologies have been proposed using PVP, including microparticles and nanoparticles, fibers, hydrogels, tablets, and films. Its versatility and peculiar properties make PVP one of the most suitable and promising polymers for the development of new pharmaceutical forms. This review highlights the role of PVP in drug delivery, focusing on the different morphologies proposed for different polymer/active compound formulations. It also provides detailed information on active principles and used technologies, optimized process parameters, advantages, disadvantages, and final applications.
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano (SA), Italy;
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Ahali Abadeh Z, Saviano G, Ballirano P, Santonicola MG. Curcumin-loaded zeolite as anticancer drug carrier: effect of curcumin adsorption on zeolite structure. PURE APPL CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1515/pac-2018-1213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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In this work we used a combination of different techniques to investigate the adsorption properties of curcumin by zeolite type A for potential use as an anticancer drug carrier. Curcumin is a natural water-insoluble drug that has attracted great attention in recent years due to its potential anticancer effect in suppressing many types of cancers, while showing a synergistic antitumor effect with other anticancer agents. However, curcumin is poorly soluble in aqueous solutions leading to the application of high drug dosage in oral formulations. Zeolites, inorganic crystalline aluminosilicates with porous structure on the nano- and micro-scale and high internal surface area, can be useful as pharmaceutical carrier systems to encapsulate drugs with intrinsic low aqueous solubility and improve their dissolution. Here, we explore the use of zeolite type A for encapsulation of curcumin, and we investigate its surface properties and morphology, before and after loading of the anticancer agent, using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and UV-vis spectroscopy. Results are used to assess the loading efficiency of zeolite type A towards curcumin and its structural stability after loading.
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- Zahra Ahali Abadeh
- Department of Chemical Materials and Environmental Engineering , Sapienza University of Rome , Via del Castro Laurenziano 7 , 00161 Rome , Italy
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- Department of Chemical Materials and Environmental Engineering , Sapienza University of Rome , Via del Castro Laurenziano 7 , 00161 Rome , Italy
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- Department of Earth Sciences , Sapienza University of Rome , P. le Aldo Moro 5 , 00185 Rome , Italy
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- Department of Chemical Materials and Environmental Engineering , Sapienza University of Rome , Via del Castro Laurenziano 7 , 00161 Rome , Italy
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Di Capua A, Adami R, Cosenza E, Jalaber V, Crampon C, Badens E, Reverchon E. β-Carotene/PVP microspheres produced by Supercritical Assisted Atomization. POWDER TECHNOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2019.01.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Matos RL, Lu T, Prosapio V, McConville C, Leeke G, Ingram A. Coprecipitation of curcumin/PVP with enhanced dissolution properties by the supercritical antisolvent process. J CO2 UTIL 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2019.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Guamán-Balcázar M, Montes A, Pereyra C, Martínez de la Ossa E. Production of submicron particles of the antioxidants of mango leaves/PVP by supercritical antisolvent extraction process. J Supercrit Fluids 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2018.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Production of PEA composite microparticles with polyvinylpyrrolidone and luteolin using Supercritical Assisted Atomization. J Supercrit Fluids 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2018.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Strategies for using hydrogen-bond donor/acceptor solvent pairs in developing green chemical processes with supercritical fluids. J Supercrit Fluids 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2017.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Di Capua A, Bejarano A, Adami R, Reverchon E. Preparation and characterization of Chilean propolis coprecipitates using Supercritical Assisted Atomization. Chem Eng Res Des 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2018.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Adeoye O, Costa C, Casimiro T, Aguiar-Ricardo A, Cabral-Marques H. Preparation of ibuprofen/hydroxypropyl-γ-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes using supercritical CO2-assisted spray drying. J Supercrit Fluids 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2017.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Cardea S, Baldino L, Reverchon E. Comparative study of PVDF-HFP-curcumin porous structures produced by supercritical assisted processes. J Supercrit Fluids 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2017.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Di Capua A, Adami R, Izzo L, Reverchon E. Luteolin/dextran-FITC fluorescent microspheres produced by supercritical assisted atomization. J Supercrit Fluids 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2017.07.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Micronization of curcumin with biodegradable polymer by supercritical anti-solvent using micro swirl mixer. Front Chem Sci Eng 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s11705-017-1678-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Di Capua A, Adami R, Reverchon E. Production of Luteolin/Biopolymer Microspheres by Supercritical Assisted Atomization. Ind Eng Chem Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.7b00211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Alessia Di Capua
- Department of Industrial
Engineering. University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Industrial
Engineering. University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Industrial
Engineering. University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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