Paper Key : IRJ************446
Author: Abhijit Sadashiv Patil
Date Published: 12 Nov 2024
Abstract
Emulsions are liquid-liquid dispersions in which tiny droplets of one liquid phase are distributed throughout the other liquid phase. Because of their appealing qualitiessuch as their small size, high surface area per unit volume, improved dispersion of active hydrophobic components, and enhanced absorptionnanoemulsionsemulsions with sizes ranging from tens to hundreds of nanometershave a wide range of potential uses in pharmaceutics, foods, and cosmetics. Beginning with an introduction of emulsion kinds, preparation, and stability, the article gives a general review of nanoemulsions for drug delivery. Surfactants are essential for creating and maintaining nanoemulsions. Small molecule, particle, phospholipid, peptide, and protein surfactants are among the several forms of surfactants that are enumerated. The uses of nanoemulsions in drug delivery as nanomedicine are then discussed. Lastly, the topic of clinical uses for nanoemulsions is covered.To address the main shortcomings of traditional medication delivery systems, a sophisticated way of distribution has been created. This review provides a thorough understanding of a nanoemulsion system. Nanoemulsions are emulsions made at the nanoscale that are intended to enhance the delivery of active medicinal substances. These are the thermodynamically stable isotropic systems where an emulsifying agent, such as a surfactant or co-surfactant, is used to combine two immiscible liquids into a single phase. Nanoemulsion droplets are usually between 20 and 200 nm in size.The size and shape of the particles scattered throughout the continuous phase are the primary distinction between an emulsion and a nanoemulsion. Giving a general overview of the formulation, preparation process, characterisation methods, assessment criteria, and different applications of nanoemulsion is the main goal of this paper