Table 1.
Particle size, zeta potential, and packaging characteristics of HT nanocapsules.
| Parameter | Particle size (nm) | PI (%) | ζ-potential (mV) | LCT (%) | EE (%) | LC (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 119.50 ± 47.24a | 35 | 17.50 ± 0.34a | - - | - - | - - |
| HTS1 | 323.35 ± 80.79b | 37 | 18.09 ± 0.52a | 0.30 ± 0.00a | 77.13 ± 11.45b | 0.14 ± 0.02a |
| HTS2 | 365.21 ± 134.00b | 38 | 17.68 ± 0.60a | 1.41 ± 0.00b | 56.30 ± 8.11a | 0.56 ± 0.08b |
Values are presented as Mean ± Standard deviation.
Means with different superscripts are significantly (p ≤ 0.05) different.
PI = Polydispersity index, LCT = Theoretical loading capacity, EE = Encapsulation efficiency and LC = Loading capacity.