Preparation and Characterization of Cobalt Ferrite - Starch Nanocomposites as a Nanocarrier for Gradual Release of the Capecitabine Anticancer Drug

: In this paper, cobalt ferrite nanoparticles CoFe2O4 and starch-capsaicin anticancer drug nanocomposites were synthesized. Structure morphology was investigated by scanning electron microscopy, crystalline phase X-ray diffraction and core-shell encapsulation were also investigated using TEM. In addition, capsaicin release was performed in human stomach-like environment at physiological temperature of human body and was subjected to ultraviolet visible spectroscopy. The results represent the introduction of a new and effective nanostructure for cancer treatment. Preparation and Characterization of Cobalt Ferrite – Starch Nanocomposite as a Nanocarrier for Gradual Release of the Capecitabine Anticancer Drug