Functional coatings : by polymer microencapsulation

This first book to concentrate on providing a concise, representative overview of polymer microencapsulation for novel organic coatings and all its chemical and engineering aspects collates the literature hitherto spread out among journals in various disciplines. It covers all the important methods for carrying out microencapsulations, including in situ polymerization, phase separation, emulsification, grinding and spray drying. The result is a solid, introduction from first-hand practitioners working in industry and research institutions for newcomers to the field. It is equally vital reading for professionals already active in the area needing to stay abreast of developments. Polymer microencapsulation technology originally came from pharmaceuticals as a means of coating precious compounds for better storage or for their journey through the human body to their destination. Solid particulates, liquid droplets or gas bubbles are covered with a thin coating to give core-shell particles where the compound of interest resides inside the shell, permanently or temporarily protected from its surroundings. This principle is now generating great interest in other branches of industry such as food, agriculture, automobiles and textiles, and has given rise to numerous functional coatings applications, including: Self-healing, anticorrosive, antistatic, anti-bacterial, fire-retardant, high-strength and conductive coatings, Functional coatings for all kinds of surfaces, materials and purposes, Biological, chemical or optical activity, Biocompatibility, thermal insulation, magnetic properties, and electronics

Polymer microencapsulation technology originally came from pharmaceuticals as a means of coating precious compounds for better storage or for their journey through the human body to their destination, either as protection from adverse environments such as stomach acid, or to facilitate their entry into the cells of affected body regions due to tailor-made surface characteristics.

This principle is now generating great interest in other branches of industry such as food, agriculture, automobiles and textiles, and microcapsules are finding new applications as decisive components in self-healing, optically active, high-strength, anti-bacterial and other novel types of functional coatings for all kinds of surfaces, materials and purposes.

"This is the first book to concentrate on providing a concise, representative overview of this new key technology and its chemical and engineering aspects. The result is a solid introduction from first-hand practitioners working in industry and research institutions for newcomers to the field. It is equally vital reading for professionals already active in the area needing to stay abreast of developments."--Résumé de l'éditeur "This is the first book to concentrate on providing a concise, representative overview of this new key technology and its chemical and engineering aspects. The result is a solid introduction from first-hand practitioners working in industry and research institutions for newcomers to the field. It is equally vital reading for professionals already active in the area needing to stay abreast of developments."--Jacket Provides an overview of polymer microencapsulation for novel organic coatings and its chemical and engineering aspects. This book covers the methods for carrying out microencapsulations, including in situ polymerization, phase separation, emulsification, grinding and spray drying.