Polymer Capsules

ISBN-13: 9789814774604 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 402 str.

Ye Liu; Xian Jun Loh

Opis

This book focuses on the current state of the art of polymer-based capsules. It discusses the fundamental knowledge of the formations and formulations and the properties and performances of typical polymers capsules, together with their applications.

Recenzje

"This time-honored monograph offers a still powerful, if traditional, literary vehicle for dishing up new knowledge in scientific and engineering fields, providing a state-of-the-art overview to guide eyewitness aficionados of R&D. These Singapore-based editors achieve just that as they introduce the theory and practice of polymer capsules. Indispensable especially in pharmaceutical and food industries to ensure delivery and guarantee efficacy, encapsulation is the essence of environmental sustainability and biodiversity, protecting essential molecules from harmful, unwanted, and untimely effects by providing product and process control. To the point, Chapters 1 and 2 describe redox and functionalized polymer carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Chapter 3 explores formulation, while Chapters 4 through 7 are about complexation, to control phase compatibility and protect drugs in local environments. Chapters 8 and 9 explore the roles polymer capsules play with respect to functional ingredients for food processing and essential oils. Chapter 10 explains biomedical applications of encapsulated living cells and Chapter 11 discusses bacteriophagic polymer capsules. Kudos to all contributing authors for an interesting and important work, which includes references current through 2016 and a useful index. The global reach of the accomplishments reported here will be evident to professional readers. The book is highly recommended for undergraduates and students in two-year technical programs." - Prof. Emer. L. W. Fine, CHOICE

Spis treści

1. Redox-Responsive Nanocarriers: A Promising Drug Delivery Platform  2. Smart Polymer–Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes Delivery Systems  3. Smart Polymer Capsules  4. Polymer Complex Coacervates for Encapsulation  5. Improving Drug Biological Effects by Encapsulation into Polymeric Nanocapsules  6. Drug and Protein Encapsulation by Emulsification: Technology Enhancement Using Foam Formulations  7. Drug Delivery Vehicles with Improved Encapsulation Efficiency: Taking Advantage of Specific Drug–Carrier Interactions  8. Biodegradable Multilayer Capsules for Functional Foods Applications  9. Essential Oil: From Extraction to Encapsulation  10. Semipermeable Polymeric Envelops for Living Cells: Biomedical Applications  11. Bacteriophage Encapsulation: Trends and Potential Applications