The microencapsulation of essential oils by complex coacervation continues to attract
considerable attention due to high payload, increased thermal stability and sustained …

Background Garlic contains bioactive compounds such as organosulfur, phenols and
saponins with biological activities, namely antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti …

The review provides an overview of research findings on microencapsulation for functional
textile coatings. Methods for the preparation of microcapsules in textiles include in situ and …

The field of mechanical stimuli-responsive microcapsules has had a significant impact on
numerous applications, including damage visualization, self-healing coatings, aromatic …

Microencapsulation of curing agents is a major strategy for the development of self-healing
polymers. Isocyanates are among the most promising compounds for the development of …

Thermochromic inks, also known as color changing inks, are becoming increasingly
important for various applications that range from smart packaging, product labels, security …

For a microcapsule, the efficient encapsulation and retention of active ingredients as well as
sufficient mechanical property is very important in many practical applications, which is still a …

The preparation of microcapsules composed by natural materials have received great
attention, as they represent promising systems for the fabrication of micro-containers for …

Polymeric micelles and capsules are promising candidates for carriers of antineoplastic
medications. Biodegradability and broadly defined biocompatibility are the key features that …

Essential oils are environmentally friendly candidates for antimicrobial smart packaging
systems. Encapsulation is needed to reduce their volatility and achieve controlled release …