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Plant derived nanoparticles for cosmetics and sunscreen
The TechnologyThere are numerous sunscreen and cosmetics products on the market today that contain nanoparticles (NP’s). These NP’s increase ultraviolet light absorption of the product and also allow the product to be spread more easily. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) and Zinc oxide (ZnO) are the most commonly used NP’s, and they are commonly found together...
Published: 6/10/2013   |   Updated: 6/2/2013   |   Inventor(s): Mingjun Zhang
Keywords(s): Agriculture, Nanoemulsion
Category(s): Engineering, Human Health, Chemistry & Materials
Transdermal Delivery of Iodide Nanoemulsion to Treat Iodine Deficiency
Reference: PD #11030 The Problem Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3) and is critical for normal thyroid function and growth. The problem of iodine deficiency is especially serious for pregnant women and young children. During pregnancy, even a mild deficiency of iodine can reduce brain...
Published: 5/21/2013   |   Updated: 5/21/2013   |   Inventor(s): Richard Helms, Catherine Crill, Hassan Almoazen, Hao Lou
Keywords(s): Drug Delivery, Iodine, Nanoemulsion, Transdermal
Category(s): Human Health