Chitosan and pectin core–shell beads encapsulating metformin–clay intercalation compounds for controlled delivery
Ediana P. Rebitski, Margarita Darder, Raffaele Carraro, Pîlar Aranda, Eduardo Ruiz‐Hitzky
Abstract
Clay–metformin intercalation compounds as a reservoir in biopolymer core–shell beads as an example of targeted controlled release systems for oral drug administration.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryChitosanPectinIntercalation (chemistry)Chemical engineeringCore (optical fiber)Shell (structure)Nuclear chemistryPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryBiochemistryComposite materialEngineeringMaterials scienceClay minerals and soil interactionsTherapeutic Uses of Natural Elementsbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties