Novel platform microencapsulation technology using membrane emulsification

对具有防污、自修复、防冰和阻燃等目标功能的涂料的需求正在增加。微胶囊化技术可用于封装一系列物质，从而提供按需反应并提供所需功能的定制释放系统。然而，到目前为止，在涂层中采用微结晶受到限制，传统方法不足以在工业规模上实现所需的功能。escubed -一个从利兹大学分拆出来的公司已经确定了一个机会，开发一种基于膜乳化的新型平台封装技术，以支持功能涂层的工业规模制造。智能涂料使制造商能够创造与环境相互作用的智能涂料。

The demand for coatings with targeted functionalities such as anti-fouling, self-healing, antiiceand fire-retardancy is increasing. Microencapsulation techniques can be utilised toencapsulate a range of substances thereby providing a tailored release system that react ondemand and provide the desired functionality. However, the adoption of microencapsulationwithin coatings has so far been limited with traditional methods being inadequate to achievethe required functionalities at industrial scale. escubed – a spin-out from Leeds Universityhave identified an opportunity to develop a novel platform encapsulation technology based onmembrane emulsification to support industrial scale manufacturing of functional coatings. Itwill enable manufacturers to create smart coatings that interact with their environment.