Effect of TEO : GA weighted ratio on the physicochemical properties of TEO-loaded β-CD. The results are reported in the mean ± SD, n = 3a.
| TEO : GA (w/w) | Yields of microcapsules (Y%) | Encapsulation efficiency (EE%) | Average diameter (μm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 : 0 | 75.93 ± 3.43 | 38.87 ± 3.40 | 10.50 ± 1.40 |
| 1 : 1 | 78.60 ± 2.57 | 40.24 ± 1.32 | 9.70 ± 2.10 |
| 1 : 3 | 87.61 ± 1.13 | 53.00 ± 1.12 | 8.20 ± 1.67 |
| 1 : 5 | 81.81 ± 1.64 | 41.23 ± 2.37 | 9.78 ± 1.07 |
| 1 : 7 | 85.63 ± 1.34 | 40.07 ± 3.02 | 9.98 ± 2.01 |
| 1 : 9 | 78.58 ± 3.67 | 37.72 ± 3.86 | 10.67 ± 2.77 |
a
Y = (amount of microcapsules/initial amount of TEO and β-CD) × 100, EE = (amount of TEO loaded/initial amount of TEO) × 100.