The design and development of nanoparticle- and microparticle-based delivery systems for the encapsulation, protection, and controlled release of active agents has grown considerably in the agrochemical, cosmetic, food, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries.
Extracted propolis has been used for a long time as a remedy. However, if the release rate of propolis isnot controlled, the efficacy is reduced. To overcome this issue, extracted propolis was added to a cryogen system. Propolis collected from southern Brazil was extracted using different methods and loaded at different concentrations into polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyacrylic acid hydrogels as carrier systems. The material properties were investigated with a focus on the propolis release...