Ultrasound-Assisted Encapsulation of Sacha Inchi (<i>Plukenetia volubilis</i> Linneo.) Oil in Alginate-Chitosan Nanoparticles

Sacha inchi oil is rich in essential and non-essential fatty acids and other types of bioactive agents like tocopherols and polyphenolic compounds, which are very well-known antioxidants. In this study, the encapsulation of sacha inchi oil in alginate (AL) and chitosan (CS) nanoparticles was achieve...

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Main Authors: Mariela Elgegren, Suyeon Kim, Diego Cordova, Carla Silva, Jennifer Noro, Artur Cavaco-Paulo, Javier Nakamatsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/11/8/1245