ENCAPSULATION OF GARLIC EXRACT IN ALGINATE MICROPARTICLES BY MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE

Abstract

Microfluidic system is an emerging technology for the fabrication of
microparticles for drug delivery systems. In this study, we set out to use a microfluidic
device to fabricate alginate microparticles for encapsulation of garlic extract. The
morphology of microparticles was evaluated by optical microscopy, scanning
electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray scattering spectroscopy (EDS-Mapping). The
content of garlic extract in the microparticles was evaluated through UV-Vis
absorption spectroscopy analysis. Overall, the present investigation demonstrates
the successful development of garlic extract microparticles as an effective and cost-
effective method for drug and functional food delivery.