Review on Techniques of Microencapsulation
Microencapsulation is a process used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries to encapsulate solids, liquids, or gases within polymeric coatings. It is a vital technology in the pharmaceutical industry that helps with precise drug release, and stability and makes unpleasant drugs more tolerable. Through various microencapsulation technologies, it also offers a wide range of benefits in the food and cosmetics industries. Various microencapsulation techniques are utilized in different sectors based on their respective principles. This article provides a review of different microencapsulation techniques, their advantages and disadvantages, and the various core and coating materials used.
Authors
- Anamika Mishra
- Maliha W. Shaikh
- Umang Budhraja
- Prasad Angina
Institutions
- Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
- Published
- 2025-04-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.52711/2231-5713.2025.00021
- Primary Topic
- Microencapsulation and Drying Processes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00