Novel platform microencapsulation technology using membrane emulsification

对具有目标功能的涂料，如防污、自修复、防冰和阻燃的需求正在增加。微胶囊技术可以用来包裹一系列物质，从而提供一种量身定制的释放系统，该系统根据需要做出反应并提供所需的功能。然而，到目前为止，涂料中微胶囊的采用一直受到限制，传统方法不足以实现工业规模所需的功能。从利兹大学剥离出来的一家公司已经发现了一个机会，可以开发一种基于膜乳化的新型平台封装技术，以支持功能涂料的工业化生产。它将使制造商能够创造出与环境互动的智能涂层。

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.