microencapsulation
Sign in to saveMicroencapsulation is a process in which tiny particles or droplets are surrounded by a coating to give small capsules, with useful properties. In general, it is used to incorporate food ingredients, enzymes, cells or other materials on a micrometric scale. Microencapsulation can also be used to enclose solids, liquids, or gases inside a micrometric wall made of hard or soft soluble film, in order to reduce dosing frequency and prevent the degradation of pharmaceuticals.
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La microencapsulation est un procédé par lequel on enferme un produit, solide, liquide ou pâteux, dans des microparticules. Si ces microparticules sont creuses (vésiculaires) on parle de microcapsules, si elles sont pleines (matricielles) on parle de microsphères.
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