Effects of biodegradable triblock copolymers on the microencapsulation of ascorbic acid-2-glucoside in W1/O/W2 multi-emulsions

Heui Kyoung Cho, Jin Hun Cho, In Woo Cheong

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Abstract

A skin-active functional material, AA2G (ascorbic acid-2-glucoside, W1 phase), was encapsulated via a stepwise emulsification method using PEO-PLGA-PEO and PEO-PCL-PEO biodegradable triblock copolymers as wall materials. The emulsion stability of the W1/O/W2 multi-emulsions was observed using a ferroxyl test method and on-line turbidity analysis for a short period of time. The morphology of the multi-emulsions was observed using the laser confocal and optical microscopes. The use of copolymers in W1 phase was found to be more effective. The copolymers decreased the size of the multi-emulsions and enhanced emulsion stability.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)96-102
Number of pages7
JournalMacromolecular Symposia
Volume249-250
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007

Keywords

  • Ascorbic acid-2-glucoside
  • Biodegradable
  • Emulsion stability
  • Microencapsulation
  • Triblock copolymers

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