Abstract
Microencapsulation processes may be divided into three steps, namely: incorporation of the bioactive substance in the matrix, dispersion of the matrix in droplets, and conversion in microcapsules. This contribution is focused on the second step and more specifically using the dripping approach to form droplets by extrusion of liquid through a nozzle. Different technologies of dripping are described, using as an example the production of alginate beads.
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Bidoret, A., Martins, E., De Smet, B.P., Poncelet, D. (2017). Cell Microencapsulation: Dripping Methods. In: Opara, E. (eds) Cell Microencapsulation. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1479. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-6364-5_3
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