Changes in the shape of carrageenan molecules, from bricks to nanospheres with unique procedures

Abstract

Abstract The interactions between the polymer's surface area and kinetic behaviors make the polymer's size, shape, and related properties of concern to polymer scientists. Polymers, especially when grafted or derivatized to improve their diagnostic, targeted, sustained, or controllable carrying capacities, are a strong selling point. In this investigation, we characterize iota-carrageenan power as it is used to fabricate a brick-shaped and spherical nanoparticle. Our previous work with solvent screening led us to the discovery of the solubility, ionic effect, and desolvation process upon which our newly developed methodology is based. The de-solvating agent's effect was responsible for the smaller particle size. The particles' sizes and shapes were compared to one another and correlated with their potential applications in the pharmaceutical industry. The size progression from powder to nanosphere is difficult, but maintaining the high surface energy (brick shape) bearing shape is more difficult. This is the focus of the current research.