In:
Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, IOP Publishing, Vol. 3, No. 2 ( 2012-06-01), p. 025014-
Abstract:
Curcumin (Cur), extracted from the Curcuma longa L. plant, is well known for its anti-tumor, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Nanofiber mats of polylactic acid (PLA) loading Cur (5 wt %) were fabricated by electrospinning (e-spinning). Morphology and structure of the fibers were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, respectively. The diameters of the obtained fibers varied from 200 to 300 nm. The release capacity of curcumin from curcumin-loaded PLA fibers was investigated in phosphate buffer saline (PBS) containing ethanol. After 24 h, 50% of the curcumin was released from curcumin-loaded PLA fibers. These results of electrospun (e-spun) fibers exhibit the potential for biomedical application.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2043-6262
DOI:
10.1088/2043-6262/3/2/025014
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
IOP Publishing
Publication Date:
2012
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2563789-7
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