Preparation and controlled-release analysis of ethyl cellulose - Moxa leaf powder solution microcapsules

Yang Zhang, Li Li, Wai Man Au, Ziming Yang, Guanru He, Sixian Deng, Zhuohong Yang, Joanne W.Y. Chung, Thomas K.S. Wong

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Abstract

In this paper, moxa leaf powder solution microcapsules are firstly prepared by phase separation of ethyl cellulose. The microcapsule granules prepared are spherical; with good dispersibility and diameters of 10-100μm; have good effects in preservation and prolonged-releasing of active compositions in moxa leaf. The controlled-release experiment proves that after immersing in normal saline for 24 hours under constant temperature of 37°C, releasing amount of the microcapsules is less than 80%, thus the active compositions in moxa leaf still exist in the granules.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Polymer Processing
Pages11-15
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Feb 2010
Event2009 Advanced Polymer Processing International Forum, APPF2009 - Qingdao, China
Duration: 19 Aug 200921 Aug 2009

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume87-88
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference2009 Advanced Polymer Processing International Forum, APPF2009
Country/TerritoryChina
CityQingdao
Period19/08/0921/08/09

Keywords

  • Controlled-release
  • Ethyl cellulose
  • Microcapsules
  • Moxa leaf powder solution

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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