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. 2012 Apr 5;2(2):71–81. doi: 10.5681/bi.2012.011

Table 2. Applications of nanocapsules.

Application Drug Mode of Preparation References
Agrochemicals Abamectin-nanocapsules Emulsion polymerization Shang et al 2006
Cypermethrin nanocapsules Microemulsion polymerization Cheng et al 2008
Pyrethrum Nanocapsules Microemulsion polymerization Wu et al 2008
Anti-inflammatory drugs Diclofenac sodium Sol-gel method Adriana et al 2008, Kortesuo et al 2000
Indomethacin loaded nanocapsules Interfacial polymerization Bernardi et al 2009
Antiseptics Monodisperse polymer nanocapsule Precipitation Umapom et al 2007
Cosmetics Hinokitiol-loaded poly (epsilon-caprolactone) nanocapsules Emulsion-diffusion method Hwang et al 2008
Diabetes Insulin loaded Biodegradable poly (isobutylcyanoacrylate) nanocapsules Interfacial polymerization Huguette et al 2002, Graf et al 2009
Nanocapsules for cancer Artemisinin Nanoencapsulation method Andrieu et al 1989
Camptothecin (CPT) and doxorubicin Sol-gel method Shen et al 2010
Cisplatin Repeated freezing and thawing of a concentrated solution of Cisplatin in the presence of negatively charged phospholipids. Burger et al 2002
Indomethacin-loaded polyisobutylcyanoacrylate nanocapsules. Interfacial polymerization Andrieu et al 1989, Raffin et al 2002, Guterres et al 2000
Lipid nanocapsules loaded with Rhenium-188 (LNC188Re-SSS) Phase-inversion process Vanpouille et al 2011
Nanocapsule for Topical use Chlorhexidine Interfacial Polymerization method Lboutounne et al 2004