Formulation of W/O/W Emulsion-Based Chitosan-Alginate Microcapsules for Encapsulation of Cannabidiol and <i>A. annua</i> L. Extract Containing Luteolin and Apigenin: A Response Surface Optimization Approach

Formulation of W/O/W Emulsion-Based Chitosan-Alginate Microcapsules for Encapsulation of Cannabidiol and <i>A. annua</i> L. Extract Containing Luteolin and Apigenin: A Response Surface Optimization Approach

<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Chitosan–alginate microcapsules were produced to encapsulate bioactive compounds from <i>Artemisia annua</i> L. extract (apigenin, luteolin) and cannabidiol (CBD). The study aimed to optimize emulsion composition and encapsulation parameters for...

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Main Authors: Emilija Nemickaite, Ugne Zlabiene, Agne Mazurkeviciute, Mindaugas Marksa, Jurga Bernatoniene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
Subjects:
sodium alginate
chitosan
double emulsions
microcapsules
<i>Artemisia annua</i> L.
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/17/3/309
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Summary:<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Chitosan–alginate microcapsules were produced to encapsulate bioactive compounds from <i>Artemisia annua</i> L. extract (apigenin, luteolin) and cannabidiol (CBD). The study aimed to optimize emulsion composition and encapsulation parameters for potential applications in food supplements and pharmaceuticals. <b>Methods:</b> A water-in-oil-in-water (W/O/W) emulsion and a modified coacervation extrusion technique were employed. The study was conducted in two phases using response surface methodology. Key metrics included encapsulation efficiency (EE), yield (EY), cumulative release in vitro, and physicochemical and morphological properties, analyzed via scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), high-performance liquid chromatography with a diode array detector (HPLC-DAD), and gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID). <b>Results:</b> The optimal conditions were identified as 0.1% Tween 20, 3.8% Span 80, 3.8% CBD, 19.9% <i>A. annua</i> L. extract, 1.5% outer-phase Tween 20, 48.5% sodium alginate, 200 rpm stirring for 30 min, and a 0.05 mL/min flow rate. The EE values were 80.32 ± 4.11% for CBD, 88.13 ± 3.13% for apigenin, and 88.41 ± 4.17% for luteolin, with respective cumulative releases of 77.18 ± 4.4%, 75.12 ± 4.81%, and 75.32 ± 4.53%. <b>Conclusions:</b> The developed microcapsules demonstrated high encapsulation efficiency and controlled release, highlighting their potential for further development in food supplements and pharmaceuticals. Future studies should focus on refining the formulation for improved bioavailability and stability.
ISSN:1999-4923

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