Abstract
In this study, nano-sized poly (vinyl acetate) (PVAc) particles containing lavender oil as a core material were prepared by using emulsification-diffusion method. Effects of experimental parameters on the characteristics and the release behavior were examined with a field emission-scanning electron microscope, an electrophoretic light scattering spectrophotometer, a visible spectrophotometer, and a high performance liquid chromatography. The resulting aromatic particles could be prepared in nanosized globular shapes with the mean particle size of 224 nm by controlling the experimental conditions. From the evaluation of release properties of aromatic PVAc nanoparticles with or without PVA coating, it was found that the aromatic particles coated with PVA show more sustaining and stable release behaviors. Our research on aromatic PVAc nanoparticles could be applied for durable fragrant finishing for textiles, leather products and so on.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 177-183 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Polymer (Korea) |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - May 2007 |
Keywords
- Aromatic PVAc nanoparticle
- Emulsification-diffusion method
- Hydrophilic barrier