Encapsulation Process Comparisons
Micro/Nano
Encapsulation
Microcapsule size is highly dependent on the process. The above graph illustrates general guidelines. CLICK IMAGE FOR LARGER VIEW.
Encapsulation processes offer different levels of complexity, capacity and operating cost with relative comparisons shown in the graph. CLICK IMAGE FOR LARGER VIEW.
When selecting the appropriate encapsulation process to meet customer objectives, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) scientists, with collaborative support from clients, evaluate and balance a variety of performance and formulation criteria.
Encapsulation Process Selection Criteria
- Core/shell material properties
- Gas/liquid/solid
- Solubility
- Viscosity/surface tension
- Density
- Reactivity
- Capsule size
- Capsule percent payload
- Capsule morphology
- Production capacity
- Release profile/mechanism
- Stability
Encapsulation Process Applications
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food and nutraceuticals
- Consumer and diversified products
- Cosmetics
- Agricultural and Industrial
Related Terminology
microencapsulation • nanoencapsulation • pharmaceutical encapsulation • food encapsulation • nutraceuticals • agricultural encapsulation • industrial encapsulation • cosmetics microencapsulation
