Surfactant-Free Electrosprayed Alginate Beads for Oral Delivery of Hydrophobic Compounds.
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| Title: | Surfactant-Free Electrosprayed Alginate Beads for Oral Delivery of Hydrophobic Compounds. |
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| Authors: | Jeong, Hye-Seon1 (AUTHOR), Kim, Hyo-Jin1,2 (AUTHOR), Kang, Sung-Min1,2 (AUTHOR), Choi, Chang-Hyung1,2 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Polymers (20734360). Aug2025, Vol. 17 Issue 15, p2098. 11p. |
| Subjects: | Hydrophobic compounds, Oral drug administration, Controlled release preparations, Microencapsulation, Surface active agents, Hydrogels, Biocompatibility |
| Abstract: | Oral delivery of hydrophobic compounds remains challenging due to their poor aqueous solubility and the potential toxicity associated with conventional surfactant-based emulsions. To address these issues, we present a surfactant-free encapsulation strategy using electrosprayed alginate hydrogel beads for the stable and controlled delivery of hydrophobic oils. Hydrophobic compounds were dispersed in high-viscosity alginate solutions without surfactants via ultrasonication, forming kinetically stable oil-in-water dispersions. These mixtures were electrosprayed into calcium chloride baths, yielding monodisperse hydrogel beads. Higher alginate concentrations improved droplet sphericity and suppressed phase separation by enhancing matrix viscosity. The resulting beads exhibited stimuli-responsive degradation and controlled release behavior in response to physiological ionic strength. Dense alginate networks delayed ion exchange and prolonged structural integrity, while elevated external ionic conditions triggered rapid disintegration and immediate payload release. This simple and scalable system offers a biocompatible platform for the oral delivery of lipophilic active compounds without the need for surfactants or complex fabrication steps. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Engineering Source |
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