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  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,051 Views
18 Pages

The purpose of this study was to develop and characterise bionanocomposites based on chitosan (CHIT) and alginate (ALG) in two series, which were subsequently functionalised with emulsions based on a combination of water, oil, ozonated oil and hibisc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,934 Views
17 Pages

Optimisation of the Encapsulation of Grape Pomace Extract by Spray Drying Using Goat Whey Protein as a Coating Material

  • Gabriela Perković,
  • Mirela Planinić,
  • Gordana Šelo,
  • Josipa Martinović,
  • Radenko Nedić,
  • Matej Puš and
  • Ana Bucić-Kojić

1 September 2024

The aim of this research was to determine the optimal conditions for the process of the microencapsulation of phenol-rich grape pomace extract (GPE) using spray drying and goat whey protein (GW) as a coating. The encapsulation was carried out with th...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
3,882 Views
20 Pages

25 October 2022

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry has long included many appealing essential oils in products to meet consumers’ needs. Among all, the demand for limonene (LM) has recently surged due to its broad-spectrum health benefits, with applica...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,305 Views
17 Pages

Biobased Acrylate Shells for Microcapsules Used in Self-Healing of Cementitious Materials

  • Lívia Ribeiro de Souza,
  • Briony Whitfield and
  • Abir Al-Tabbaa

20 October 2022

To facilitate the ongoing transition towards carbon neutrality, the use of renewable materials for additive manufacturing has become increasingly important. Here, we report for the first time the fabrication of microcapsules from biobased acrylate sh...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,821 Views
15 Pages

Microcapsule Triggering Mechanics in Cementitious Materials: A Modelling and Machine Learning Approach

  • Evan John Ricketts,
  • Lívia Ribeiro de Souza,
  • Brubeck Lee Freeman,
  • Anthony Jefferson and
  • Abir Al-Tabbaa

5 February 2024

Self-healing cementitious materials containing microcapsules filled with healing agents can autonomously seal cracks and restore structural integrity. However, optimising the microcapsule mechanical properties to survive concrete mixing whilst still...

  • Review
  • Open Access
111 Citations
17,929 Views
17 Pages

Hollow Pollen Shells to Enhance Drug Delivery

  • Alberto Diego-Taboada,
  • Stephen T. Beckett,
  • Stephen L. Atkin and
  • Grahame Mackenzie

Pollen grain and spore shells are natural microcapsules designed to protect the genetic material of the plant from external damage. The shell is made up of two layers, the inner layer (intine), made largely of cellulose, and the outer layer (exine),...

  • Review
  • Open Access
18 Citations
4,262 Views
19 Pages

Advancements in Assessments of Bio-Tissue Engineering and Viable Cell Delivery Matrices Using Bile Acid-Based Pharmacological Biotechnologies

  • Armin Mooranian,
  • Melissa Jones,
  • Corina Mihaela Ionescu,
  • Daniel Walker,
  • Susbin Raj Wagle,
  • Bozica Kovacevic,
  • Jacqueline Chester,
  • Thomas Foster,
  • Edan Johnston and
  • Hani Al-Salami
  • + 1 author

19 July 2021

The utilisation of bioartificial organs is of significant interest to many due to their versatility in treating a wide range of disorders. Microencapsulation has a potentially significant role in such organs. In order to utilise microcapsules, accura...

  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
4,802 Views
18 Pages

Pharmacological and Biological Study of Microencapsulated Probucol-Secondary Bile Acid in a Diseased Mouse Model

  • Susbin Raj Wagle,
  • Bozica Kovacevic,
  • Corina Mihaela Ionescu,
  • Daniel Walker,
  • Melissa Jones,
  • Louise Carey,
  • Ryusuke Takechi,
  • Momir Mikov,
  • Armin Mooranian and
  • Hani Al-Salami

Probucol (PB) is a highly lipophilic drug with potential protective effects on pancreatic β-cells from inflammation and oxidation. PB has poor bioavailability and solubility, and despite many attempts, significant improvement in antidiabetic effects...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,378 Views
12 Pages

Technological and Sensory Aspects of Macaroni with Free or Encapsulated Azolla Fern Powder

  • Essam Mohamed Elsebaie,
  • Galila Ali Asker,
  • Mona Metwally Mousa,
  • Mona Morgan Kassem and
  • Rowida Younis Essa

27 February 2022

Azolla might be considered an alternative and promising dietary ingredient for antioxidants. There have not been any reports on the incorporation of free Azolla fern powder (FAP) or its microcapsules in foods, especially fresh pasta, yet. Microencaps...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,078 Views
20 Pages

25 April 2025

Antibacterial microcapsules were prepared by using a compound of chitosan with an antioxidant of bamboo leaves (AOB) as the wall material and tung oil as the core material. The microcapsules were modified by adding them to waterborne coatings, and th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
644 Views
27 Pages

Wind Tunnel Tests on Anti-Icing Performance of Wind Turbine Blade with NACA0018 Airfoil with Bio-Wax PCMS-PUR Coating

  • Zheng Sun,
  • Yiting Wang,
  • He Shen,
  • Haotian Zheng,
  • Hailin Li,
  • Yan Li and
  • Fang Feng

7 November 2025

The increasing prominence of blade icing in wind power generation within cold regions has positioned anti-icing coating technology as a key research focus. This study synthesised phase-change microcapsules using bio-wax as the core material and isoph...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,424 Views
14 Pages

Cod Liver Oil’s Encapsulation into Sodium Alginate/Lupin Protein Beads and Its Application in Functional Meatballs’ Preparation

  • Essam Mohamed Elsebaie,
  • Mona Morgan Kassem,
  • Mona Metwally Mousa,
  • Mahmoud Abdelhakiem Mansour Basuony,
  • Neveen M. Zeima and
  • Rowida Younis Essa

3 May 2022

Cod liver oil (CLO) is an essential source of healthy ω-3 fatty acids to be employed in functional meals. However, its autoxidation sensitivity, solubility, and odour present it as challenging to handle. Its encapsulation might mitigate these p...