Nanoemulsions Formulation, Applications, and Characterization [Paperback]

Nanoemulsions: Formulation, Applications, and Characterization provides detailed information on the production, application and characterization of food nanoemulsion as presented by experts who share a wealth of experience. Those involved in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries will find this a useful reference as it addresses findings related to different preparation and formulation methods of nanoemulsions and their application in different fields and products. As the last decade has seen a major shift from conventional emulsification processes towards nanoemulsions that both increase the efficiency and stability of emulsions and improve targeted drug and nutraceutical delivery, this book is a timely resource.

• Summarizes general aspects of food nanoemulsions and their formulation
• Provides detailed information on the production, application, and characterization of food nanoemulsion
• Reveals the potential of nanoemulsions, as well as their novel applications in functional foods, nutraceutical products, delivery systems, and cosmetic formulations
• Explains preparation of nanoemulsions by both low- and high-energy methods

Section 1: Nanoemulsion basics 1. General aspects of nanoemulsions and their formulation 2. Nanoemulsion properties

Section 2: Preparation of nanoemulsions by low-energy methods 3. Catastrophic phase inversion techniques 4. Transitional phase inversion techniques

Section 3: Production of nanoemulsions by mechanical methods 5. General principles of nanoemulsion formation by high-energy mechanical methods 6. Fabrication of nanoemulsions by rotor-stator emulsification 7. Fabrication of nanoemulsions by high pressure valve homogenization 8. Fabrication of nanoemulsions by microlÓ%