Lie Ye, Loh X.J, (Eds.) Polymer Capsules

Jenny Stanford Publ., 2019. — 419 p. — ISBN: 981477460X.Polymers are one of the most versatile and important materials used for capsule preparation despite various others available. Suitably formulated capsules can securely protect ingredients, deliver them to targeted sites, and release them expeditiously, improving functions and minimizing adverse effects. New polymers are constantly being explored to develop more efficient capsules as they are routinely used in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare products, nutrients, and food.
This book focuses on the current state of the art of polymer-based capsules and delivery systems. It describes the formulation processes of capsules developed from redox-responsive polymers and polymer-functionalized carbon nanotubes, in addition to shedding light on coacervation of polymers for encapsulation. It reviews different active ingredients that can be used with polymer capsules in various products, encapsulation of essential oils using such capsules, and development of polymer capsules of cells and bacteriophages.Redox-Responsive Nanocarriers: A Promising Drug Delivery Platform
Smart Polymers–Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes Delivery Systems
Smart Polymer Capsules
On the Use of Complex Coacervates for Encapsulation
Improving Drug Biological Effects by Encapsulation into Polymeric Nanocapsules
Drug and Protein Encapsulation by Emulsification: Technology Enhancement Using Foam Formulations
Drug Delivery Vehicles with Improved Encapsulation Efficiency: Taking Advantage of Specific Drug–Carrier Interactions
Biodegradable Multilayer Capsules for Functional Foods Applications
Essential Oils: From Extraction to Encapsulation
Semipermeable Polymeric Envelopes for Living Cells: Biomedical Applications
Bacteriophage Encapsulation: Trends and Potential Applications