Encapsulation of Active Ingredients

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.

Capsules of biobased and natural polymer present several advantages over fossil-based material used for the production of traditional capsules:

• Environmental sustainability
• User-friendliness
• Economic sustainability
• Social impact
• Biocompatibility
• Formulation of ingredients suitable for food contact
• Formulation of vegan ingredients

To improve compatibility with the encapsulated bioactive and implement its properties, it is possible to use single material an combinations of two or more substances, both organic and inorganic.

Encapsulation Technologies Tailored to Your Industry

To carry out the encapsulation of active ingredients, there are different process solutions—chemical, physicochemical, and physical. Due to the growing interest across several industrial sectors, scalable and industrial methods have been developed, such as:

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:

• Processes with spray drying, that allows the production of dry microcapsules in a single step;
• Freeze-drying processes, particularly suitable for thermosensitive substances;
• Emulsion processes, widely used for encapsulation with natural materials in various sectors such as cosmetics;
• Coacervation techniques, which are distinguished by the ability to induce phase separation in colloidal systems and may be simple or complex;
• Sacrifical template coating, for obtaining capsules or porous materials;
• Sol-gel, for obtaining capsules of inorganic or hybrid material with an easily scalable method;
• Combinations of the reported methods

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 lipids and UV filters for moisturizers and anti-ageing creams.

• Home care: 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.

Contact Us

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.