This review presents the most outstanding contributions in the field of biodegradable
polymeric nanoparticles used as drug delivery systems. Methods of preparation, drug …

Freeze-drying has been considered as a good technique to improve the long-term stability of
colloidal nanoparticles. The poor stability in an aqueous medium of these systems forms a …

This review summarizes the different methods of preparation of polymer nanoparticles
including nanospheres and nanocapsules. The first part summarizes the basic principle of …

The techniques available to prepare biodegradable nanoparticles (nanospheres and
nanocapsules) from preformed polymers are reviewed. Although there is abundant literature …

Presenting breakthrough research pertinent to scientists in a wide range of disciplines-from
medicine and biotechnology to cosmetics and pharmacy-this Second Edition provides …

The main objective of this study was to develop a polymeric drug delivery system for
paclitaxel, intended to be intravenously administered, capable of improving the therapeutic …

Polymeric nanoparticle systems such as nanocapsules and nanospheres present potential
applications for the administration of therapeutic molecules. The physico-chemical …

The remarkable physicochemical properties of particles in the nanometer range have been
proven to address many challenges in the field of science. However, the possible toxic …

This volume provides a single-source of reviews for all the important colloidal drug delivery
systems, including nanoparticles, liposomes, niosomes, microemulsions and ointments …

During the past decades many synthetic polymers have been studied for nanomedicine
applications and in particular as drug delivery systems. For this purpose, polymers must be …