Encapsulation Process Comparisons
Micro/Nano Encapsulation
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Microcapsule size is highly dependent on the process. The
above graph illustrates general guidelines.
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Encapsulation processes offer different levels of
complexity, capacity and operating cost with relative comparisons shown in the graph.
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
