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Polymerization Microencapsulation In Situ

We added to the microcapsule an in situ polymerization (coming only from the aqueous phase) to give the
microcapsules additional properties requested by our customers.

How microencapsulation by In situ Polymerization works

1. Dispersion of the liquid to be encapsulated in water

In a stirred tank, the liquid to be encapsulated is dispersed in water. The size

of the droplets obtained is regulated by the speed of the stirrer.

2. Introduction of the monomers A and B into the solution

Monomers which are small molecules are then introduced into the stirred tank,
they will form a polymer by so-called polymerization chemical reactions.
 3. Initiation of the polymerization process

The polymerization reaction is initiated by PH changes (acids or bases are

introduced) or / and temperature can be accelerated by the use of catalysts.
The polymer formed is deposited around the drops which leads to
encapsulation.

4. Stabilization of the polymer structure

The polymer is then consolidated by changes in pH or temperature or the

addition of additives (crosslinking). This leads to better isolation of the
encapsulated asset.
The finishing operations are then carried out, they consist in adjusting the
acidity of the medium, as well as the viscosity.

Hard microcapsules very tight and chemically resistant, with a diameter of 1 to 100 μ, release of the asset by
mechanical breakage of the envelope with adjustable brittleness, presentation in slurry or powder.

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microencapsulation works

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