Ultrasonication of chitosan nanoparticle suspension : influence on particle size
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Chitosan nanoparticles have been prepared using an ionic gelation method. The effects of freezedrying, cryoprotectant (D-trehalose) utilisation and ultrasonication time on the mean particle size, size distribution and stability of nanoparticles were investigated. The size distribution results indicated that freeze-drying caused the particles to agglomerate. Addition of the cryoprotectant and ultrasonication led to a decrease in the particle size. However the sizes of the nanoparticles increased with increasing ultrasonication time. Transmission electron microscopy images revealed that spherical chitosan nanoparticles ranging from 3 to 12 nm were obtained by means of freeze-drying in the presence of cryoprotectant and ultrasonication. These results suggest that cryoprotectant utilisation and controlled ultrasonic treatment are effective for imparting nanoparticle stability.
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