Table S1.
Physical characterization of chitosan/TPP nanoparticles composed of various mass ratio (x:y) of chitosan and TPP by DLS
| CxTPPy | Dh (nm) | PDI | Zeta potential (mV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1TPP1 | 1,919±66 | 0.302±0.042 | −4.2±0.6 |
| C2TPP1 | 1,459±63 | 0.713±0.184 | 2.6±0.2 |
| C3TPP1 | 1,025±231 | 0.594±0.376 | 6.7±1.3 |
| C4TPP1 | 742±38 | 0.268±0.104 | 11.4±0.8 |
| C5TPP1 | 232±3 | 0.167±0.038 | 17.3±3.5 |
| C6TPP1 | 414±10 | 0.18±0.05 | 18.4±1.4 |
| C7TPP1 | 446±10 | 0.308±0.026 | 22.7±0.4 |
| C8TPP1 | 451±6 | 0.4±0.025 | 26.3±0.9 |
| C9TPP1 | 347±5 | 0.403±0.033 | 28.9±1.3 |
| C10TPP1 | 323±2 | 0.209±0.027 | 30.4±0.5 |
Note: CxTPPy; x:y refer to the mass ratio of chitosan and TPP.
Abbreviations: C, chitosan; Dh, hydrodynamic diameter; DLS, dynamic light scattering; PDI, polydispersity index; TPP, tripolyphosphate.