| Particle size (nm) | Polydispersity index | Encapsulation efficiency (%) | Drug loading (%) |
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Primary optimized conditions | 129.5 ± 6.9 | 0.138 ± 0.023 | 91.4 ± 2.3 | 12.68 ± 3.5 |
First stage – 500 mg | 135.4 ± 9.4 | 0.139 ± 0.012 | 91.12 ± 1.5 | 11.98 ± 2.5 |
Second stage – 1 g | 142.3 ± 8.9 | 0.142 ± 0.024 | 92.13 ± 3.5 | 11.12 ± 2.6 |
Third stage- 2 g | 148.6 ± 7.7 | 0.137 ± 0.025 | 90.67 ± 2.8 | 10.92 ± 2.3 |
Fourth stage – 5 g | 158.5 ± 9.8 | 0.141 ± 0.011 | 90.34 ± 3.2 | 10.32 ± 1.4 |