Zein Nanoparticles and Strategies to Improve Colloidal Stability: A Mini-Review

Zein, a protein extracted from maize, can be employed to easily produce nanoscale particles suitable for use as carrier systems. This review investigates the main methods for obtaining zein nanoparticles, as well as the problems and options available in the development of stable colloidal suspension...

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Main Authors: Mônica Pascoli, Renata de Lima, Leonardo F. Fraceto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Chemistry
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fchem.2018.00006/full