Insights into hydrophobic molecule release from polyelectrolyte multilayer films using in situ and ex situ techniques
2014 ◽
Vol 16
(40)
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pp. 22409-22417
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Keyword(s):
Ex Situ
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Incorporation of hydrophobic curcumin (yellow discs) into a polyelectrolyte multilayer made from PDADMAC and PSS requires the use of water : ethanol solution. Release from the multilayer only occurs if the multilayer is dried prior to immersion in the electrolyte release solution.