Substance Release from Polyelectrolyte Microcapsules

Controlled release of substance from polyelectrolyte microcapsules is a triggered degradation of the microcapsule membrane that is extensive enough to release the contained substances out into the environment. Membrane degradation can be a result of enzymatic digestion, ultrasound or light exposure,...

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Published inEncyclopedia (Basel, Switzerland) Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 428 - 440
Main Authors Musin, Egor V., Kim, Aleksandr L., Tikhonenko, Sergey A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Naples MDPI AG 04.02.2022
Subjects
Acids
Carbohydrates
controlled release
decapsulation
Glucose
Light
Magnetic fields
Permeability
Pesticides
polyelectrolyte microcapsules
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:Controlled release of substance from polyelectrolyte microcapsules is a triggered degradation of the microcapsule membrane that is extensive enough to release the contained substances out into the environment. Membrane degradation can be a result of enzymatic digestion, ultrasound or light exposure, heating, application of a magnetic field, pH or ionic strength changes in the solution or bacteria-mediated processes. This technology can be used for the targeted release of drugs, and for the development of self-healing materials and new generation pesticides.
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ISSN:2673-8392
2673-8392
DOI:10.3390/encyclopedia2010026