Preparation and characterization of honokiol nanoparticles

J Mater Sci Mater Med. 2008 Jul;19(7):2605-8. doi: 10.1007/s10856-007-3361-6. Epub 2008 Jan 16.

Abstract

In this paper, honokiol nanoparticles were prepared by emulsion solvent evaporation method. The prepared honokiol nanoparticles were characterized by particle size distribution, morphology, zeta potential and crystallography. Results showed that the obtained honokiol nanoparticles at size of 33 nm might be amorphous, and could be well dispersed in water. Due to the great dispersibility in water, the obtained honokiol nanoparticles might have great potential in medical field.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biphenyl Compounds / chemistry*
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical / methods*
  • Crystallization / methods*
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / chemistry*
  • Emulsions / chemistry
  • Lignans / chemistry*
  • Macromolecular Substances / chemistry
  • Materials Testing
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Nanomedicine / methods*
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / ultrastructure*
  • Particle Size
  • Solvents / chemistry

Substances

  • Biphenyl Compounds
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal
  • Emulsions
  • Lignans
  • Macromolecular Substances
  • Solvents
  • honokiol