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Encapsulation Using Hyperbranched Polymers: From Research and Technologies to Emerging Applications Muhammad Irfan and Matthias Seiler* EVonik Degussa GmbH, Process Technology & Engineering, Rodenbacher Chaussee 4, D-63457 Hanau, Germany

Dendritic macromolecules, such as hyperbranched polymers are increasingly being studied in the context of encapsulation. The intensive research on encapsulation using hyperbranched polymers is motivated by factors such as a cost-effective polymer synthesis and a customizable property profile. Hence, in the past few years, hyperbranched polymers have been employed as carriers for several guest molecules such as dyes, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, catalysts, and aromatic hydrocarbons. However, hyperbranched polymers compete not only with perfectly structured dendrimers but also with conventional carrier molecules in terms of price and performance criteria such as processability, loading capacity, delivery efficiency and/or reduction of toxic side effects. This article aims at reviewing the research and development (R&D) in the field of encapsulation using hyperbranched polymers. Based on a summary of the most relevant R&D results and encapsulation technologies in this area, progress and challenges are discussed and new emerging applications are described. The most prominent emerging applications include the encapsulation and/or controlled release of (i) unstable or sensitive components (such as those used in the field of personal care), (ii) pharmaceutical substances (using hyperbranched carrier polymers with a narrow molar mass distribution), and (iii) inorganic nanoparticles to design versatile nanoreactors for catalytic applications. 1. Hyperbranched Polymers About 50 years after the introduction of the “macromolecular hypothesis” by Staudinger, the entire field of polymer science could be described as consisting of only two major architectural classes: (i) linear topologies, such as those found in thermoplastics, and (ii) cross-linked architectures, such as those found in thermosets.1 Now, at the beginning of the 21st century, four major domains can be defined and distinguished in accordance with their properties and architecture: (I) Linear, random coil thermoplastics, such as plexiglass or nylon, (II) Cross-linked thermosets, such as epoxy resins, (III) Branched systems based on long-chain branching in polyolefins, such as low-density poly(ethylene) and other related branched topologies, (IV) Dendritic polymers consisting of three subsets that are based on the degree of structural control, namely (a) random hyperbranched polymers, (b) dendrigraft polymers, and (c) dendrimers. Because of the unique repertoire of new properties, dendritic polymers are recognized as a fourth major architectural class:1 this is a class with a young but well-established body of interdisciplinary research exploring a remarkable variety of potential applications. The tedious and complex multistep synthesis of dendrimers results in expensive products with limited use for large-scale industrial applications. For many applications, which do not require structural perfection, using hyperbranched polymers can circumvent this major drawback of dendrimers. Unlike dendrimers, randomly branched hyperbranched polymers with almost similar properties can be easily synthesized via onestep synthesis and, therefore, also represent economically promising products for large-scale industrial applications.2 * To whom correspondence should be addressed. Tel.: +49 6181593049. Fax: +49 61815973049. E-mail: matthias.seiler@ evonik.com.

Most of the applications of hyperbranched polymers are based on the absence of chain entanglements, the globular shape, and/ or the nature and the large number of functional groups within a molecule. Modification of the number and type of functional groups of hyperbranched polymers is essential to control their solubility, compatibility, reactivity, adhesion to various surfaces, self-assembly, chemical recognition, as well as electrochemical and luminescence properties. In other words, the large number of functional groups allows customizing their thermal, rheological, and solution properties and thus provides a powerful tool to design hyperbranched polymers for a wide variety of applications. 1.1. Synthesis. Hyperbranched polymers and dendrimers share a few common features, such as their preparation from ABx monomers, which leads to highly branched macromolecules with a large number of functional end groups. However, the synthetic approaches for hyperbranched polymers and dendrimers differ substantially; hence, differences in molecular shape, architecture, and, often, properties are observed. Hyperbranched polymers are prepared in one-step procedures, most common via the polycondensation of ABx monomers.3,4 If x g 2 and the functionality A reacts only with functionality B of another molecule, the polymerization of ABx monomers results in highly branched polymers.4 Apart from polycondensation, addition polymerization of monomers containing an initiating function and a propagating function in the same molecule,5 ring-opening polymerization6 and self-condensing Vinyl polymerization (SCVP)7 also can be applied for the synthesis of hyperbranched macromolecules.5 The copolymerization of A2 and B3 monomers represents an alternative method for the preparation of hyperbranched polymers.8-11 However, the polymerization of A2 and B3 monomers generally leads not only to branching but also to cross-linking reactions that might cause gelling. Therefore, many studies have focused on the investigation of the optimum polymerization conditions. For example, Jikei et al. suggested a polycondensation approach to synthesize hyperbranched polymers from bifunctional (A2) and

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Figure 1. A hyperbranched polymer, with its different segment types, from the polymerization of AB2 monomers.13

trifunctional (B3) monomers. In this synthetic approach, the condensation step of A2 and B3 molecules (such as aromatic diamines as A2 and aromatic trimesic acids as B3 molecules) was performed faster than the propagation step. The fast condensation of A2 and B3 accumulated AB2 molecules as intermediate monomers that led to hyperbranched aromatic polyamides. Hence, a direct reaction to synthesize hyperbranched polymers from A2 and B3 monomers occurs.9 In another example, hyperbranched poly(aryl ester)s were synthesized by adding the diluted solution of bisphenol A (A2) into the diluted solution of 1,3,5-benzenetricarbonyl trichloride (B3). It was observed that the order of solution addition (i.e., A2 into B3) and solution concentrations require careful evaluation to avoid gelation.10 By now, several excellent reviews on the synthetic approaches for hyperbranched polymers have been published (see the reviews mentioned later in this paper in Table 1) that give detailed insight into the underlying methodologies and reaction mechanisms. The one-step procedures used for the preparation of hyperbranched polymers lead to uncontrolled random growth. Consequently, the resulting structures are imperfect and polydisperse. Furthermore, unlike dendrimers, the control over layers or generations, as well as over the molar mass deteriorates. Because of the statistical nature of the coupling steps, steric hindrance of growing chains, and reactivity of functional groups, the propagation occurs at only two of the branching units, which gives different polymer segments.12 The different segment types within a hyperbranched macromolecule are depicted in Figure 1. Based on AB2 monomers, linear segments, known as defects, show one functional B-group unreacted, whereas the terminal segments have two unreacted B-functionalities (recall Figure 1). Similar to dendrimers, the dendritic segments in hyperbranched macromolecules represent fully incorporated monomers that do not have any unreacted functionalities. The most prominent feature of hyperbranched polymers is their “degree of branching” (DB). This term defines the ratio of branched, terminal, and linear units within the macromolecular structure. Further information on the degree of branching can be found elsewhere.14-18 (Abbreviations are explained in a separate section at the end of this paper.) 1.2. Properties. Thermal Properties. Because of their highly branched structure, dendritic polymers are almost exclusively amorphous materials. Therefore, the glass-transition temperature (Tg) is one of the most important thermal properties. Tg is an important parameter for a dendritic polymer, with respect to potential applications in the field of powder coatings, rheology modifiers, or encapsulation. Upon heating, amorphous

components convert at Tg from a glassy state to a liquid state, i.e., into a melt for low-molar-mass substances or a rubbery state for high-molar-mass compounds. In the melt, thermal energy is sufficiently high for long segments of each polymer chain to move in random micro-Brownian motions. In the amorphous solid state, on the other hand, polymer chains assume their unperturbed dimensions as they do in solution under theta conditions. Below Tg, all long-range segmental motions cease. Rotations around single bonds become very difficult and the only molecular motions that can occur are short-range motions of several contiguous chain segments and motions of substituent groups.19 In the case of dendritic polymers, the situation is more complex, because segmental motions are also affected by the branching points and the presence of numerous functional groups. The Tg value of a hyperbranched polymer is not only affected by the chain-end composition, but also by the molar mass and the macromolecular composition.20 According to Schmaljohann et al., it can be understood as a combination of intermolecular and intramolecular effects. Differences in Tg of hyperbranched polymers with different repeating units but the same end groups demonstrate the intramolecular effect of segmental motion, whereas the change of Tg through variation of the end groups (their polarity in particular) can be assigned to translational motion and an intermolecular effect.21 For dendritic polymer systems, Tg increases with the generation number to a limit, above which it remains almost constant.20 This increase in Tg with the generation number is assumed to reflect a decrease in chain mobility due to branching. Many research groups have demonstrated that the chemical nature of the large number of terminal groups strongly affects Tg.15,20-30 By means of DSC measurements, Sunder et al. demonstrated that the flexibility (i.e., Tg) of a modified highly polar hyperbranched polymer with large number of hydroxyl end groups is controlled mainly by two factors: (i) hydrogen bonding of the end groups, increasing the rigidity of the molecules, and (ii) tendencies of the substituents to form higher-ordered phases (mesophases, crystallization).27 It is important to know that the degree of alkyl substitution has hardly any effect on the melting temperature (Tm); however, there is a pronounced effect on Tg.27 Further information on the thermal properties of hyperbranched polymers can be found elsewhere.15,21,23,27-30 Mechanical and Rheological Properties. Investigations on new applications of a polymer are often closely related to its material and processing properties. Therefore, the mechanical and rheological properties of hyperbranched polymers are very important. Because of the highly branched, globular structure, the configuration of hyperbranched polymers and dendrimers is coined by a lack of chain entanglements.31 The nonentangled state imposes poor mechanical properties, resulting in brittle dendritic polymers with limited use as thermoplastics.24 The stress-strain behavior of hyperbranched polymers can be considered similar to that of ductile metals for hyperbranched polyesters.28 Similar to ductile metals, hyperbranched polyesters do not strain-harden. This is due to their globular structure, which does not permit the process of chain extension and orientation (the usual mechanisms of strain hardening). However, intermolecular associations, such as hydrogen bonding and possibly intermolecular crystallization of a few linear segments, provide connections between the hyperbranched macromolecules.28

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Figure 2. Generalized description of the viscosity behavior of dendrimers, hyperbranched and linear polymers as a function of molar mass: (a) melt viscosity versus molar mass52 and (b) intrinsic viscosity versus molar mass.55

Apart from the mechanical properties, the viscosity behavior of linear and branched polymers also shows remarkable differences. This was already noted by several scientists at the end of the 1960s.32-37 Unlike linear polymers, the globular, highly branched architecture of both hyperbranched polymers and dendrimers prevents chain entanglements, resulting in considerably smaller melt viscosities and a continuous slope of the η-function. There are several studies confirming the strikingly low melt viscosities of dendritic polymers, in comparison to linear polymers.5,24,26,38-44 Analyzing the melt viscosity behavior depicted in Figure 2a, for linear polymers, a dramatic increase in viscosity is observed after a critical molar mass. However, the line for dendritic polymers (such as polyether dendrimers) shows a continuous slope of 1.1, up to 100 000 amu with no critical weight limit being observed. This behavior can be explained by the different macromolecular structure of linear and dendritic macromolecules. For low molar masses, linear polymers consist of random coil chains which, as the molar mass increases, start to entangle at a critical molecular size, leading to a sharp increase in melt viscosity. However, the viscosity of hyperbranched polymers with low molar masses (Mn < 5000 g/mol) is attributed to the solution conformation, not to the lack of entanglements.45 Unlike hyperbranched polymers, the globular, highly branched architecture of dendrimers seems to prevent chain entanglements, resulting in a continuous slope of melt viscosity. Similar results were found for hyperbranched polymers.5 Kim concluded that the properties of dendritic polymers were dependent more on the chain length between the branching points than on the total molar mass. Therefore, regardless of the total molar mass, a highly branched polymer behaves like a low-molecular-mass polymer, as long as the chain length between the branching points is less than the critical molecular mass for chain entanglements.5

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Furthermore, the melt behavior of dendritic macromolecules is expected to be greatly affected by the nature of the functional end groups. For instance, Ihre et al. demonstrated that, in the case of different aliphatic hyperbranched polyesters, an increase in end group polarity can increase the dynamic viscosity by several orders of magnitude.46 Hsieh et al. rheologically characterized a series of commercially available aliphatic hyperbranched polyesterssBoltorn polymers47sin the molten state. Boltorn polymers of lower generations (Mw ) 2100-3500 g/mol) exhibit comparatively short linear viscoelastic regions, which generally are only observed for microstructured materials such as liquid crystalline polymers and suspensions.48 Moreover, the storage moduli of these hyperbranched polyesters are very close to their loss moduli, whereas the loss moduli of the highergeneration polymers (Mw ) 5100-7500 g/mol) are much greater than their storage moduli.48 Also, shear-thinning behavior in oscillatory and steady shear was observed for the lowergeneration polymers, which does not correspond to Newtonian behavior.48 Hence, it can be concluded that melt viscosities of hyperbranched polymers significantly differ from that of linear polymers, because of structural differences and a lack of chain entanglements. Moreover, the dynamic viscosity of hyperbranched polymers is dependent on the functional end groups. Further details concerning the melt viscosity of hyperbranched polymers can be found in the literature.5,23,24,26,38-44,49-51 Solution Properties. Many research studies have been published focusing on dilute and semidilute properties of branched polymer systems.40,45,52-64 Hyperbranched polymers have a significantly lower intrinsic viscosity, Mark-Houwink exponent, hydrodynamic volume, and ratio of radius of gyration to hydrodynamic radius in comparison to their linear analogues of the same molar mass.39 The intrinsic viscosity (η) is directly related to the hydrodynamic dimensions of macromolecules at infinite dilution and only indirectly to the molar mass because of well-defined relationships between hydrodynamic volumes and molar masses for polymers of identical shapes and segment distributions.65 The dependence of the intrinsic viscosity on the molar mass can be described by the empirical Kuhn-Mark-HouwinkSakurada (KMHS) equation, η ) KηMaη where Κη and aη are system-specific constants that are dependent on the constitution, configuration, and molar mass distribution of the polymer, as well as being dependent on the solvent power and the system conditions. The Fox-Flory equation, ΦRg3 η) M connects the intrinsic viscosity η with the radius of gyration Rg. The front factor (Φ) is dominated by hydrodynamic interactions and, thus, by the segment density. The segment density is larger for branched macromolecules than for linear polymer coils. Therefore, with an increasing degree of polymer branching, an increase in Φ can be expected, while, at the same time, Rg decreases, because of contraction of the molecule.53 The intrinsic viscosity of hyperbranched polymers does not change linearly with generation number.40,53,55-57,66,67 Also, hyperbranched polyesters such as the commercially available Boltorn series do not show a maximum in η with increasing molar mass.57,67 Investigations of their hydrodynamic volume demonstrated the high flexibility of the Boltorn polymers in solution. Depending on the solvent, the hydrodynamic volume

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Figure 3. Proposed applications of hyperbranched polymers.

of the hyperbranched Boltorn polyesters can change by a factor of 2, allowing for cores with a free volume of ∼0.95 nm3 and the capability of hosting a molecule with a radius of 0.61 nm.57 Further dilute solution aspects of hyperbranched polyesters are discussed elsewhere.54 For randomly branched macromolecules, KMHS exponents of aη < 0.4 have been determined.53,54 (Theory predicts values of aη ) 0 for spheres, aη ) 0.5 for unperturbed coils in theta solvents, aη ) 0.764 for perturbed coils in good solvents, and aη ) 2 for infinitely thin, rigid rods.65) Also, the ratio radius of gyration to hydrodynamic radius (Rg/Rh), which is a sensitive fingerprint of the inner density profile of macromolecules, differs between hyperbranched and linear polymers. For hyperbranched polymers, the values of Rg/Rh are in the range of 0.82-0.89 (for hyperbranched copolymers in the range of 0.76-1.41,68), whereas, for linear unperturbed polymers and hard spheres of uniform density, values of 1.25-1.37 are observed.58 The η values of hyperbranched copolymers increases gradually with increasing molar mass, similar to those obtained for other hyperbranched polymers.59 Alternating hyperbranched copolymers show a ratio of Rg/Rh ) 0.79-0.83 and seem to behave similar to hard spheres in dilute solutions.59 Within the architectural class of dendritic polymers, the investigated intrinsic viscosities of hyperbranched polymers52,69-71 and dendrimers31,40,72-75 have been compared with each other and with linear polymers.23,52 It has been observed that the difference in molecular shapes of dendrimers, as well as hyperbranched and linear polymers, lead to remarkable deviations in the intrinsic viscosity. Figure 2b compares the intrinsic viscosity versus molar mass (η vs M) relationship for hyperbranched polyesters, convergent polyether dendrimers, and linear polystyrenes. It can be seen that dendrimers show a totally unique bell-shaped relationship with a maximum below 5000 amu.52,76 This observation does not obey standard theory, whereas the intrinsic viscosity of hyperbranched and linear polymers increases according to the KMHS equation, although, in case of hyperbranched polymers, the constant R is comparatively low. Hawker and Devonport76 explain this behavior with

the globular, almost spherical structure of dendrimers, resulting in an increase in volume, according to V ) 4πr3/3, while a dendrimers’ mass doubles at each generation and, thus, increases exponentially in accordance with Mw ≈ 2(generation-1). Up to high molar masses, the rheology behavior of dendrimers is dominated not by interchain entanglements, but by interdigitation or interpenetration of the globular macromolecules, which leads to the direct proportionality between intrinsic viscosity η and viscosity-average molar mass Mη.77 On the other hand, hyperbranched polymers carry their functional groups both at the chain ends and throughout the molecule. The hyperbranched structure is more elongated than spherical because their growth is a kinetic process affected by steric inhibitions. Therefore, hyperbranched polymers may offer less hindered access to their single “A” group, as compared to a high-generation dendrimer having a focal point.52 It can be concluded that hyperbranched polymers have a significantly lower intrinsic viscosity, a smaller Mark-Houwink exponent (aη), and also a lower hydrodynamic volume, as compared to their linear analogues of the same total molar mass.45 Hence, Kharchenko et al. suggested to perceive hyperbranched polymers as compact soft-sphere-like structures. For many potential applications of hyperbranched polymers in the field of encapsulation, the thermodynamics of concentrated hyperbranched polymer solutions is also of great importance. This area has been previously reviewed13,39,78 and will be considered in section 3. 1.3. Applications. Over the past 10 years, hyperbranched polymers have been suggested for a wide variety of applications (see Figure 3). However, only a few of them succeeded in overcoming the market entry barriers.2 Perstorp demonstrated that hyperbranched aliphatic polyols can be used, for example, for hardcoat applications, because they allow for a unique combination of coating properties such as high hardness, scratch resistance, and flexibility while ensuring at the same time low viscosity and low shrinkage.79 Evonik Degussa uses hyperbranched polymers as performance

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additives and enzymatically degradable carriers.2 DSM introduced hyperbranched polyesteramides to oil field applications, because of their ability to suppress the crystallization of gas hydrates from water-hydrocarbon mixtures.80 And BASF demonstrated that hyperbranched polymers can be used, for example, as cross-linkers for coatings and several adjacent markets.81 As summarized by the reviews listed in Table 1 (also see references therein), a large number of research groups investigated structure-property relationships and additional applications of hyperbranched polymers. In this context, very promising and fascinating investigations have been carried out with respect to encapsulation issues involving hyperbranched polymers. To highlight the potential of this new emerging area, this article intends to review for the first time the most relevant research contributions and to discuss opportunities and remaining challenges. 2. Encapsulation The encapsulation phenomenon refers to the incorporation of an active substance in a shell or a matrix of a carrier component.87 “Active substance” is a term used to describe pharmaceutically, biologically, catalytically, chemically, or surface active substances.87-89 The encapsulation of such an active substance taking place at the micrometer or submicrometer scale is referred to as microencapsulation or nanoencapsulation, respectively.87 The term “microsphere” is used for spheres 1-1000 µm in size. Ideally, microspheres are completely spherical and monodisperse, although spheres with a size distribution are also often referred to as microspheres/nanospheres.90 Unlike the term microparticle/nanoparticle, the term microspheres applies to colloids and micelles as well. In context of microencapsulated/nanoencapsulated assemblies, the term microsphere is employed for both, core-shell and matrix morphologies.91,92 The submicrometer encapsulation of an active substance in the cavities of a macromolecule is called “molecular encapsulation” and the macromolecule is referred to as a “nanocarrier”.93 Such macromolecular assemblies that contain active substances are also termed “nanocapsules”.94 In this review, the term “nanocapsule” is used for both nanoencapsulated active substances and molecularly encapsulated guest molecules. The history of microencapsulation87,95-97 dates back to the 1940s, when the spray-coating technique was commercially developed to preserve scarce food.98 Green et al.99 demonstrated the encapsulation of ink droplets by a phase separation method, which was called “coacervation”. The development of the coacervation method proved to be a milestone in the field of microencapsulation, because it allowed for a reproducible particle size of 50 wt %), compared to the encapsulation technologies that produce matrix-structured assemblies.87,96,98-100,105,106,109,114 The core-shell structured microparticles/nanoparticles essentially consist of a “core” (active ingredient) and a “shell” (carrier substance). Principally, the carrier substance is deposited over the active ingredient in the shape of a film that forms a “shell” upon stabilization. The thickness of the carrier substance film is dependent on the processing parameters (such as operating temperature, pressure, concentrations, etc.), carrier properties (such as viscosity, molar mass, melting point, etc.), and interactions between the active ingredient and carrier substance.87,96,98,105,106,109,114 The shell thickness corresponds to the amount of the carrier substance in the formulation, which, in turn, determines the payload in the formulation. Hence, the control over the process parameters and a careful evaluation of the carrier properties helps in optimizing the loading capacity of a formulation. Most physical encapsulation technologies such as spray coating, fluidized-bed coating, or pan coating can give a loading capacity as high as 99 wt %, albeit the risk of incomplete coating.98,105,107,117,151 Chemical encapsulation technologies such as simple/complex coacervation, solvent evaporation or emulsion polymerization are best-suited for microparticles 3 and show side effects, in terms of toxicity, that limit their application in the field of polymer therapeutics. Although fundamental studies have been performed and excellent results underlining the versatility of hyperbranched polymers have been published, further research is necessary in most of the areas discussed, to provide a solid comparison with established state-of-the-art carriers and to overcome the market entry barriers. With regard to the identified challenges discussed in this review, the following aspects can be considered to be crucial for leveraging the full potential of innovative encapsulation approaches using hyperbranched polymers: (i) demonstrating the superiority of hyperbranched carriers over conventional carrier polymers in terms of price/performance ratio, (ii) providing solvent-free active formulations with a task-specific stability, and (iii) making biodegradable, nontoxic hyperbranched polymers with a narrow molar mass distribution and a defined architecture commercially available.

Acknowledgment The authors would like to thank Prof. Wolfgang Arlt (Friedrich-Alexander-University, Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany) and Prof. John M. Prausnitz (University of California, Berkeley, CA) for scientific guidance. Thanks also to Prof. Irina Smirnova (Technical University Hamburg-Harburg, Germany) for valuable discussions. Furthermore, we would like to acknowledge the continuous encouragement and support of Dr. Axel Kobus and Prof. Ulf Plo¨cker (Evonik Degussa GmbH). Abbreviations Ahx ) aminohexanoic acid amu ) atomic mass unit API ) active pharmaceutical ingredient ATRP ) atom transfer radical polymerization AY ) Alizarin Yellow BAS ) biologically active substance CLPAE ) cross-linked poly(β-amino ester) CMC ) critical micelle concentration CR ) Congo Red DMAP ) 4-(dimethylamino)-pyridine DMF ) N,N-dimethylformamide DM ) D-mannan DB ) degree of branching ELM ) emulsion liquid membranes EY ) Eosin Y FS ) Fluorescein Sodium GAS ) gas antisolvent method 1 H NMR ) proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy LA/NHn ) lactide/amino functional group ratio LLEE ) L-leucine ethyl ester Mn ) number-averaged molar mass MO ) Methyl Orange MTT ) 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide O/W ) oil-in-water (emulsion) PAE ) poly(amino ester) PAH ) polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons PAMAM ) poly(amido amine) PBLG ) poly(g-benzyl L-glutamate) PDMA ) poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) pDNA ) plasmid DNA PDI ) polydispersity index PEA ) poly(ester amine) PEG ) poly(ethylene glycol) PEI ) polyethylenimine PEO ) poly(ethylene oxide) PG ) polyglycerol PGSS ) particles from gas saturated solutions PHEMA ) poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) PLA ) poly(lactide) PLGA ) poly(lactide-co-glycolide) PLLA ) poly(L-lactide) Polyplex ) polymer complex PY ) pyrene RB ) Rose Bengal RESS ) rapid expansion of supercritical solvents R&D ) research and development RG ) Rhodamine 6G SEC ) size exclusion chromatography siRNA ) small interfering ribonucleic acid TC ) transport capacity VPO ) vapor pressure osmometry

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