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Formulation, Characterization, and Potential Application of Nanoemulsions in Food and Medicine

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Nanoemulsions are kinetically stable biphasic dispersions of two immiscible liquids in which nanodroplets are stabilized by utilizing surfactants. Recently, nanoemulsions have been widely applied in various fields such as the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food sector due to their unique favorable size and formulation. The small droplet size leads to a high surface area, eventually affecting the bioavailability. Additionally, nanoemulsions may serve as protective shields for the bioactive functional components encapsulated within. Herein, a comprehensive study of the various methods used for the preparation of nanoemulsions, as well as their stability, characterization, and potential application in various sectors, is presented.

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    Ashutosh Bahuguna, Srinivasan Ramalingam & Myunghee Kim

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Bahuguna, A., Ramalingam, S., Kim, M. (2020). Formulation, Characterization, and Potential Application of Nanoemulsions in Food and Medicine. In: Thangadurai, D., Sangeetha, J., Prasad, R. (eds) Nanotechnology for Food, Agriculture, and Environment. Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31938-0_3

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