A review of the state of knowledge on nanocapsules prepared from preformed polymers as
active substances carriers is presented. This entails a general review of the different …

Microencapsulation provides an important tool for cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical industry,
enabling protection and controlled release of several active agents. The encapsulation of …

In this review we provide an analysis of recent literature reports on the synthesis and
applications of stimuli-responsive polymeric and hybrid nanostructured particles in a range …

Microencapsulation is finding increasing applications in cosmetics and personal care
markets. This article provides an overall discussion on encapsulation of cosmetically active …

Hydrocolloid gel particles of micron and sub-micron size are particularly attractive for use in
many applications in the food, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, due to …

Food safety and microbiological quality are major priorities in the food industry. In recent
years, there has been an increasing interest in the use of natural antimicrobials in food …

Various immobilization methods are expected to have a bright future in the field of
pharmacy, medicine or industry. Production of immobilized enzymes mainly by CLEAs …

Citronella oil (CO) has been reported to possess a mosquito-repellent action. However, its
application in topical preparations is limited due to its rapid volatility. The objective of this …

Coacervates made up of alkanoic (C8− C16) and alkenoic (C18) acid reverse micelles were
described for the first time, and their potential for the extraction of organic compounds prior …

Background Particulates incorporating DNA are promising vehicles for gene delivery, with
the ability to protect DNA and provide for controlled, localized, and sustained release and …