Synthesis and Characterization of Innovative Microgels Based on Polyacrylic Acid and Microalgae Cell Wall and Their Potential as Antigen Delivery Vehicles

• Main Authors: Ileana García-Silva (Author), Miguel Olvera-Sosa (Author), Benita Ortega-Berlanga (Author), Víctor Ruíz-Rodríguez (Author), Gabriela Palestino (Author), Sergio Rosales-Mendoza (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In this study, hybrid polyacrylic acid and <i>Schizochytrium</i> sp. microalgae (PAA/Schizo) microgels were synthesized by inverse emulsion assisted by ultrasound using the cell wall fraction as crosslinker. Physicochemical characterization of PAA/Schizo microgels revealed polymeric sphe...