Advances in preparation and characterization of chitosan nanoparticles for therapeutics

Context: Polymers have been largely explored for the preparation of nanoparticles due to ease of preparation and modification, large gene/drug loading capacity, and biocompatibility. Various methods have been adapted for the preparation and characterization of chitosan nanoparticles. Objective: Focus on the different methods of preparation and characterization of chitosan nanoparticles. Methods: Detailed literature survey has been done for the studies reporting various methods of preparation and characterization of chitosan nanoparticles. Results and conclusion: Published database suggests of several methods which have been developed for the preparation and characterization of chitosan nanoparticles as per the application.