Characterization of physicochemical properties of ivy nanoparticles for cosmetic application

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Naturally occurring nanoparticles isolated from English ivy (<it>Hedera helix</it>) have previously been proposed as an alternative to metallic nanoparticles as sunscreen fillers due to their effective UV extinction prope...

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Main Authors: Huang Yujian, Lenaghan Scott C, Xia Lijin, Burris Jason N, Stewart C Neal Jr, Zhang Mingjun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:Journal of Nanobiotechnology
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Online Access:http://www.jnanobiotechnology.com/content/11/1/3