Pimchanok Witayaudom. Preparation and characterization of nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) from rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) kernel fat. Master's Degree(Food Science). Kasetsart University. Office of the University Library. : Kasetsart University, 2017.
Preparation and characterization of nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) from rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) kernel fat
Abstract:
Nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC) was fabricated from rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) kernel fat stabilized with Tween 80 in this present work. The influence of the Tween 80 concentration (0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5 and 1.0 wt%) and solidification temperature (5 and 25ºC) as well as lipid phase concentration (5, 10 and 15 wt%) on the characteristics and stability of the NLC were investigated. The results showed that an increase in the Tween 80 concentration caused decreased zeta-potential (ζ-potential) and particle size (Z-average) with no significant effect on the polydispersity index (PDI). Lipid particles in the NLC at all Tween 80 concentrations had a tendency to grow and the PDI tended to increase due to Ostwald ripening upon storage over 28 days. At least 0.2 wt% Tween 80 concentrations could be used to stabilize 1 wt% rambutan NLC. The solidification temperature affected the microstructure, melting behavior and stability of rambutan NLC. Pre-solidification at 5ºC could create stable NLC with monodispersedspherical lipid particles. Increase of lipid phase content up to 15 wt% had no effect on particle properties and stability of NLC during storage. Consequently, these stable NLC particles produced from rambutan kernel fat may serve as useful carriers for the delivery of bioactive lipophilic nutraceuticals. NLC loaded with β-carotene exhibited desirable characteristics with high encapsulation efficiency (~97%) over 28 days.
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