Encapsulation: A Comprehensive Review of Conventional and Modern Methods

Encapsulation is a topic of significant interest across various scientific and industrial sectors, including pharmaceutics, food, and agriculture. It is primarily used for the protection and controlled release of substances during transportation, storage, and consumption. Encapsulated materials are safeguarded from external conditions, which enhances their stability and maintains their viability.

This book provides an extensive review of conventional and modern encapsulation methods applied in different industries. It covers various thermal and nonthermal encapsulation methods, including freeze drying, spray drying, spray chilling and spray cooling, electrospinning/electrospraying, osmotic dehydration, extrusion, air-suspension coating, pan coating, and vacuum drying. The book presents the fundamental principles, applications, and the choice of the most suitable encapsulation technique based on the raw materials, the required size, and the desirable characteristics of the final products.

Author: Magdalini Krokida

Series: Advances in Drying Science and Technology

Pages: 282

Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (September 29, 2017)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1138035432

ISBN-13: 978-1138035430

Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches