Table 1.
Composition of LCG constructing phase diagram (lecithin/capryol G90/water)
| Formula | G90:CAP weight ratio | G90 (%) | CAP (%) | Water (%) | Visual observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 2.3:1 | 64.97 | 28.25 | 6.78 | Hazy gel |
| F2 | 1.5:1 | 42.61 | 28.41 | 28.98 | Hazy gel |
| F3 | 1:1 | 36.23 | 36.23 | 27.54 | Slight hazy gel |
| F4 | 1:1.2 | 33.33 | 40 | 26.67 | Slight hazy gel |
| F5 | 1:1.5 | 29.07 | 43.60 | 27.33 | Clear solution |
| F6 | 1:2 | 28.35 | 56.68 | 14.97 | Clear solution |
| F7 | 1:3 | 20.49 | 61.48 | 18.03 | Clear solution |
| F8 | 1:4 | 17 | 68.03 | 14.97 | Clear solution |
| F9 | 1:7 | 11.16 | 78.13 | 10.71 | Clear solution |
| F10 | 1:9 | 9.09 | 81.82 | 9.09 | Clear solution |
Abbreviations: LCG, liquid crystalline nanogel; G90, lecithin; CAP, capryol.