Table 2.
Quantification of the active ingredients in the PLA matrix.
| Code | Preparation Method | Initial Loading of the Active Ingredient (wt%) | Loading Capacity (wt%) | Encapsulation Efficiency (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | 0 | n.d. | 0 | |
| PLA-5Th | Melt mixing | 5 | 3.6 ± 0.1 | 72 ± 3 |
| PLA-10Th | Melt mixing | 10 | 6.8 ± 0.2 | 68 ± 2 |
| PLA-5Th | Solution casting | 5 | 4.9 ± 0.1 | 98 ± 2 |
| PLA-10Th | Solution casting | 10 | 9.5 ± 0.2 | 95 ± 2 |
| PLA-5Ca | Solution casting | 5 | 4.8 ± 0.1 | 97 ± 3 |
| PLA-10Ca | Solution casting | 10 | 9.6 ± 0.2 | 96 ± 2 |
| PLA-5Lim | Solution casting | 5 | 4.6 ± 0.1 | 92 ± 2 |
| PLA-10Lim | Solution casting | 10 | 9.0 ± 0.3 | 90 ± 3 |
| PLA-5Ci | Solution casting | 5 | 4.7 ± 0.2 | 94 ± 4 |
| PLA-10Ci | Solution casting | 10 | 9.7 ± 0.1 | 97 ± 1 |