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Starch-based coatings as drug delivery systems: advantages vs. disadvantages.
| Polysaccharide Coatings as Drug Delivery Systems | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Starch-Based Coatings as Drug Delivery Systems | Natural, renewable available, nontoxic, biodegradable, low cost, biocompatibility, tailorable characteristics [69]. | Hydrophilicity, fragility, high viscosity, poor mechanical properties, poor resistance to external factors [70]. |
