Formation and stability of nano-emulsions prepared using the phase inversion temperature method

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Izquierdo, P
Esquena, J
Tadros, TF
Dederen, C
Garcia, MJ
Azemar, N
Solans, C
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[1] CSIC, Dept Tecnol Tensioactius, Inst Invest Quim & Ambientals Barcelona, ES-08034 Barcelona, Spain
[2] UNIQEMA, B-3078 Everberg, Belgium
[3] Univ Barcelona, Dept Farm & Tecnol Farmaceut, E-08028 Barcelona, Spain
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10.1021/la010808c
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O6 [化学];
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0703 ;
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Formation of O/W nano-emulsions has been studied in water/(C) over bar (12)(E) over bar (4)/oil systems by the phase inversion temperature emulsification method. Emulsification was carried out at the corresponding HLB (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) temperature, and then the emulsions were cooled fast to 25 degreesC. The influence of surfactant concentration and oil solubility on HLB temperature, nano-emulsion droplet size, and stability has also been studied. Droplet size was determined by dynamic light scattering, and nano-emulsion stability was assessed, measuring the variation of droplet size as a function of time. The results obtained showed that the breakdown process of nano-emulsions studied could be attributed to Ostwald ripening. An increase of nano-emulsion instability with the increase in surfactant concentration and oil solubility was also found.
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