Case study – Feasibility of microencapsulation of active ingredient by hydrogel microbead
Sector: Hygiene
Customer type: Group
Service contact: R&D
The Client wishes to use a highly hydrophilic and hygroscopic molecule as the active principle. He calls on RHEONIS to identify a suitable technical solution.
Identify and validate the feasibility of an encapsulation system
In response to this request, RHEONIS implemented its know-how of molecules of interest for encapsulation, processes mechanical and physico-chemical (extrusion simple, emulsification, spray-drying,…) as well as its experimental means.
The stages of the study were therefore as follows:
- Bibliographic research and definition of the system of interest
- Sourcing of raw materials
- Study of an adapted formulation protocol
- Development of laboratory-scale encapsulation protocols
- Feasibility tests and temporal monitoring of the release of the active ingredient
- Edition of a report of conclusions and outlook for further study
- Optimization of the formulation and the preparation and drying protocol with regard to application constraints
- Production of material for application tests by the Customer
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Identify optimal technical options in a competitive manner
This study has provided the Client in a short time with various encapsulation options that are scientifically viable, the most effective of which have been technically validated under laboratory conditions. Encapsulation efficiency has been confirmed and optimization routes have been identified.
The advantages of RHEONIS hybrid know-how
Knowledge of polymer systems
Accelerated literature review techniques for identifying options
Adapted, modular and efficient study resources
Strong sensitivity to industrial issues
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Last Updated on February 14, 2022 by Vincent Billot