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January 1, 2025Nanoscale AdvancesOpen Access

Hybrid nanoencapsulation systems: integrating natural polymers with synthetic nanomaterials for enhanced delivery of bioactive compounds in functional foods

Maheshika Sethunga S. C. Rangani Imalka Munaweera K. K. D. S. Ranaweera

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Key Points

The review aims to explore hybrid nanocarriers combining natural and synthetic materials for food applications.
Review of literature on nanoencapsulation systems
Analysis of bioactive compound delivery mechanisms
Comparison of natural polymers and synthetic nanomaterials
Natural polymers integrate effectively with synthetic nanomaterials
Hybrid systems improve the stability and bioavailability of bioactive compounds
Targeted delivery systems enhance the functionality of functional foods

Implication

This review highlights targeted delivery of bioactive compounds using natural polymers combined with nanomaterials in functional foods.

Abstract

This review uniquely focuses on food polymer-based hybrid nanocarriers for precise and targeted delivery of functional bioactive compounds.

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Sethunga et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6925572cc0ce034ddc35a772 https://doi.org/10.1039/d5na00751h

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