Encapsulation of Active Ingredients
The encapsulation of additives is a highly versatile process that offers significant benefits and can be applied across several industries by tailoring the microcapsules and methods to the specific needs of each final product.
Encapsulation of active ingredients is an advanced technology that traps a component (core material) within a protective shell (wall material). To develop microcapsules and nanocapsules containing active substances, a wide range of inorganic, organic, synthetic, natural and bio-based materials can be used.
This process provides key benefits such as controlled release, protection from external stimuli and enhanced efficiency of the final product. Its adaptability makes it essential in a number of different industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food.
Innovation in Encapsulation: Sustainable Materials and Advanced Technologies
In light of legislative changes on microplastics, including amendments to Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation, research into natural and inorganic materials for encapsulation of active substances has gained prominence.
- Polysaccharides: These materials are of particular interest due to their sustainability and environmental compatibility compared to fossil-based capsules, which may accumulate in the environment. Most polysaccharides are biocompatible, food-safe and heat-stable, thus making them suitable for use as additives in thermal processes.
- Hybrid solutions: Hybrid microcapsules and nanocapsules, combined with proteins and inorganic materials, significantly improve thermal stability, which makes them applicable in high-temperature industrial processes.
Encapsulation Technologies Tailored to Your Industry
Active ingredient encapsulation can be achieved through different chemical, physicochemical and physical processes. To meet growing demand across industries, scalable and industrial methods have been developed, such as:
- Spray drying, which makes it possible to produce dry microcapsules in one step.
- Emulsion processes, widely used for encapsulation with natural materials.
With our extensive experience and wide range of molecules and blends for encapsulation, our solutions are highly adaptable to the unique requirements of each company, industry and final application.
Benefits of Encapsulation
- Controlled release of active ingredients.
- Selective release tailored to specific needs.
- Reduction of incompatibilities between components.
- Protection against external stimuli such as light, temperature and oxygen.
- Improved stability and efficiency of active ingredients.
- Enhanced sustainability thanks to the use of bio-based materials.
- Cost and process optimization through the use of advanced industrial methods.
- Supplementing the final product with added functionality.
Industrial Applications of Active Encapsulation
Our encapsulation technologies are used in several industries, each with specific requirements:
- Pharmaceuticals and medicine: Encapsulation of active ingredients for prolonged and selective drug release and antimicrobial encapsulation for hospital textiles.
- Cosmetics: Encapsulation of essential oils, vitamins and lipids for moisturizers and anti-ageing creams.
- Detergents: Prolonging the effectiveness of volatile fragrances in fabric deodorizers and detergents.
- Packaging: Extending the shelf life of packaged products by encapsulating sensitive and antimicrobial additives.
- Agriculture: Reducing pesticide use through the encapsulation of fungicides and antimicrobials for crop protection.
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Encapsulation of additives is a versatile process with applications across a wide range of industries. We can customize our microcapsules and methods to meet your product requirements.
If your company is seeking innovative, sustainable encapsulation solutions tailored to your industry’s needs, we are the strategic partner you need.
Request more information now and discover how our technologies can boost your product performance.
