Micro-encapsulation

Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-007322

A process of enclosing solid, liquid, or gaseous substances within a small capsule, typically ranging from a few micrometers to a few millimeters in size. The encapsulated material, known as the core, is surrounded by a polymeric shell or coating. This technique is used to protect sensitive materials, control release, or mask undesirable properties.

Table 1. Record
Identifier	MLC-T-CHM-007322
Field	Chemistry
Subject	Polymer
References	PAC, 2012, 85, 463. 'Terminology for aggregation and self-assembly in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 470 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-12)

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