Table 2.
Physical characterization of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs).
| SLNs | Size (nm) | PDI | ζ-Potential (mV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLNEE | 198.7 ± 2.0 | 0.26 ± 0.01 | +57.8 ± 1.7 |
| SLNHM | 93.3 ± 0.4 | 0.28 ± 0.01 | +68.5 ± 0.7 |
| SLNC | 307.8 ± 3.5 | 0.17 ± 0.01 | +21.1 ± 0.8 |
DX: dextran; HA: hyaluronic acid; SLNEE: solid lipid nanoparticle prepared by emulsification-evaporation method. SLNHM: solid lipid nanoparticle prepared by hot-melt emulsification method. SLNC: solid lipid nanoparticle prepared by coacervation method. PDI: polydispersity index. Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation; n = 3.