A microcapsule is a small sphere with a uniform wall around it. The material inside the microcapsule is referred to as the core, internal phase, or fill, whereas the wall is sometimes called a shell. Microencapsulation is used in pharmaceuticals, food and beverage industry, cosmetics, textiles, agriculture, etc.

Microencapsulation is a process where tiny particles or droplets are surrounded by a coating to create small capsules that have many useful properties. The core material can be any active ingredient while the coating material is usually a polymer, lipid, or protein. There are various types based on the core material (solid, liquid, or gas) and the coating material (polymers, lipids, proteins, etc.).

Benefits include controlled release of the core material, protection of the core from environmental conditions, masking unpleasant tastes or odors, etc.

There are several methods of microencapsulation including spray drying, coacervation, in-situ polymerization, liposome entrapment, and interfacial polymerization.

Yes, microcapsules are widely used in the cosmetics industry. They are used to encapsulate active ingredients such as vitamins, antioxidants, and fragrances, which are then released when t. Microcapsules are used in cosmetics to provide controlled release of ingredients, enhance stability of sensitive compounds, and improve sensory attributes. Microencapsulation in cosmetics is typically done through spray drying, coacervation, or in-situ polymerization.

Yes, the process of microencapsulation in food involves the encapsulation of food ingredients, enzymes, cells or other materials in small capsules.

The process involves designing the microcapsule wall to respond to specific triggers such as changes in temperature, pH, or the presence of certain chemicals.