Micro- and Nano-containers for Smart Applications

Contents
About the Editors
Polymer Based Microcapsules for Encapsulation
1 Introduction
2 Microencapsulation
3 Microencapsulation Techniques
3.1 Physical Methods
3.2 Emulsion Processes
4 Characterization Techniques
5 Applications
5.1 Food Technology
5.2 Perfumes and Fragrances
5.3 Agriculture
5.4 Surface Coatings
5.5 Drug Delivery
6 Conclusions
References
Electrospinning Techniques for Encapsulation
1 Introduction
2 Electrospun Nanofibers
2.1 Electrospinning Fundamentals
2.2 Polymer Usage in Production of Nanofibers
3 Applications Used Electrospun Nanofibers
3.1 Medical Applications
3.2 Filtration Applications
3.3 Composite Applications
3.4 Food Applications
3.5 Military and Defense Applications
3.6 Agricultural Applications
3.7 Electrical and Optical Applications
3.8 Delivery Systems and Controlled Release
4 Encapsulation Process Using Electrospun Nanofibers
4.1 The Encapsulation of Essential Oils in Nanofibers
4.2 The Encapsulation of Living Organism in Nanofibers
4.3 The Encapsulation of Enzyme in Nanofibers
5 Conclusions
References
Fibers as Containers for Encapsulation
1 Introduction
2 Materials Used for Encapsulations
3 Techniques for Manufacturing of Encapsulated Fibers
3.1 Melt Extrusion
3.2 Electrospinning
4 Applications of Encapsulated Fibers
4.1 Application in Medicine
4.2 Applications in Food Industry
4.3 Applications in Textiles
4.4 Other Applications
5 Conclusions: Challenges and Future Prospects
References
Bio-Based/Biodegradable Containers for Encapsulation
1 Introduction
2 Biopolymeric Carriers
2.1 Natural Biopolymers
2.2 Synthetic Biodegradable Polymers
3 Lipid Carriers
3.1 Lipids and Surfactants
3.2 Administration Routes
3.3 Coating and Active Targeting
3.4 Loading
3.5 Commercial Prospects
4 Biocarriers for Molecular Encapsulation and Delivery
4.1 Biopolymeric Particles
4.2 Biopolymeric Films
4.3 Tissue Regeneration
4.4 Hybrid Polymeric-Lipid Carriers
5 Conclusions
6 Directions of Future Research
References
Containers for Food Packaging Application
1 Introduction
1.1 Importance of Packaging
2 Different Forms of Packaging Containers Utilized in Food Industries
2.1 Glass Containers
2.2 Plastics Packaging
2.3 Paper
2.4 Metals
3 Conclusion
References
Containers for Drug Delivery
1 Introduction
2 Drug Delivery Methods
2.1 Buccal Pathway
2.2 Ocular Pathway
2.3 Nasal Pathway
2.4 Vaginal/anal Pathway
2.5 Sublingual Pathway
2.6 Oral Pathway
2.7 Pulmonary Pathway
2.8 Transdermal Pathway
3 Drug Delivery Carriers
3.1 Bioinspired Polymeric Carriers
3.2 Liposome Carriers
3.3 Nanogels as Drug Carriers
3.4 Polyphosphazenes as Drug Carrier
3.5 Transfersomes as Drug Carriers
3.6 Hydrogels as Drug Carrier
3.7 Carbon (Quantum) Dots as Nanocarriers for Drugs
3.8 Glycosylated Carriers for Drug Delivery
4 Summary and Future Aspects
References
Containers for Encapsulation of Fragrances/Aroma/Odour for Textile Applications
1 Introduction
1.1 Need for Fragrance/Aroma Application Textiles
1.2 Limitations and Challenges
2 Chemistry of Aromatic/Fragrance Compounds
3 Methods to Prepare Aroma/Fragrance Containers
3.1 Microencapsulation
3.2 Nanoemulsion
3.3 Nanoparticles/Nanocapsules
3.4 Release Mechanism of Aroma/Fragrance Containers
4 Application Methods of Fragrance Containers on Textiles
4.1 The Pad Dry Cure Method
4.2 Application in the Form of Polymer Matrices
4.3 Layer-By-Layer Method
4.4 Using β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Process
4.5 Using Pigment Printing Technique
5 Application of Fragrance Finished Textiles
6 Overview of Research and Development in Fragrance Finished Textiles
7 Future Prospects Of Aroma Textiles
References
Containers Based on Polymers in Biomedical Devices/Medical Applications
1 Introduction
2 Polymers in Medical Field
3 Common Properties and Uses of Natural and Synthetic Polymers Used in Fabrication of Containers
3.1 Natural Polymers
3.2 Synthetic Polymers
4 Conclusion
5 Future Directions
References
Containers for Self-healing/Self-repairing Polymers
1 Encapsulation Methods
2 Microcapsules
2.1 Suspension Polymerization
2.2 Miniemulsion
3 Hollow (Glass) Containers
4 Electrospinning
5 Spray Coating
6 Cell Encapsulation
7 Conclusions and Outlook
References
Containers with Anti-Corrosion Agents for Metal Protection Paints
1 Introdution
2 Basic of Corrosion
2.1 Anti-Corrosion Methods
3 Self-Healing Coatings
3.1 Self-Healing Based on Capsule
3.2 Vascular Self-Healing Materials
3.3 Intrinsic Self-Healing Systems
4 Self-Healing Coatings on Metal Surface
4.1 An Introduction of Sol–Gel
4.2 Addition of Corrosion Inhibitor or Healing Agents to Sol–Gel Coating
5 Anti-Corrosion Coatings Containing Organic Micro-/Nanocontainers
5.1 Self-Healing Coatings Containing Inorganic Micro-/Nanocontainers of Inhibitors
6 Concluding Remarks
References
Containers with Lubricating Agents for Friction and Wear
1 Introduction
2 Tribology and Its Importance
3 Friction and Wear Behavior of Polymer and Their Composites Using Encapsulation Technology
3.1 Polymers and Their Composites
3.2 Other Composites
4 Conclusions
References
Hydrogen Encapsulation and Storage as an Alternative Energy Source
1 Introduction
2 Hydrogen Storage Techniques
2.1 Physical Methods
2.2 Chemical Methods
3 The Role of Nanostructured Materials in Hydrogen Storage Applications
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Nanostructures Materials for Hydrogen Storage Systems
4 Conclusion
References
Containers for Thermal Energy Storage
1 Introduction
1.1 Thermal Energy Storage
1.2 Cooling of Electronic Devices
1.3 Food and Drug Storage/Transportation
1.4 Solar Water and Space Heating
2 Conclusions
References
Containers Based Drug Delivery for Neuroscience
1 Introduction
2 Blood Brain Barrier
3 Types of Drug Delivery
4 Brain as a Target for Drug Delivery
5 Strategies for Drug Delivery to the Brain
5.1 Intra-cerebellar Delivery
5.2 Colloidal Drug Carriers
5.3 Pro Drugs
5.4 Microbubbles Coupled with Focused Ultrasound
5.5 Chemical Delivery Systems
5.6 Exosomes
5.7 Cell-Penetrating Peptides
5.8 Receptor-Mediated Transport
5.9 Carrier Mediated Transport
6 Future Prospects
7 Conclusion
References
CDs: A Potential Candidate for Improving Water Solubility and Stability of Hydrophobic Guest Molecules
1 Introduction
1.1 Inclusion Complex Formation
1.2 Inclusion Complex Formation Mechanism
2 Applications of CDs
2.1 Pharmaceuticals Applications of CD
2.2 Drug Delivery Systems Based on CDs Nanocontainers
2.3 Water Solubility
2.4 Drug Bioavailability
2.5 Mask Unpleasant Odor, Taste and Side Effects of Drugs
2.6 Improve Drug Photostability and Shelf Life
2.7 Drug Delivery Carriers Based on CDs
2.8 Oral, Rectual and Nasal Route Drug Delivery Systems
2.9 Transdermal Drug Delivery System
3 Drug Delivery Applications of Drug-Encapsulated Drugs
3.1 Improve Water Solubility of Acetamidophenol Suppositories
3.2 Ciprofloxacin/CDs Nanocontainers
3.3 Ibuprofen/CDs Nanocontainers
3.4 Increase Solvability and Bioavailability of Silver Sulfadiazine (SSD)
4 Drug Safety and Stability
4.1 Improving Water Solubility and UV-Stability of Ofloxacin
5 CDs Based Carriers
5.1 Cinnamon Essential Oil Nanocapsules with Controlled Release and High Solubility
6 Improve Bioavilability of Curcumin via Encapsulation in CDs
7 Transdermal Delivery Microneedle Patches Containing Insulin-CD
8 Summary
References
Containers for Encapsulation of Aroma/Flavour for Food Applications
1 Introduction
2 Aromas and Flavours Generalities
2.1 Perception of Aromas and Flavours
2.2 Issues of the Addition of Aromas and Flavours in Food
3 Micro and Nanoencapsulation of Aromas and Flavours
3.1 Importance of Aroma and Flavour Encapsulation in Food Processes
3.2 Aromas and Flavours Encapsulation with Cyclodextrins
3.3 Micro and Nanoencapsulation Techniques
4 Aromas and Flavours Encapsulation Market and Tendencies
5 Regulations
6 Conclusions
References
Incorporation of Novel Nanocontainers into Corrosion Protective Coatings on Metals to Induce Self-healing: A Multistimuli Approach
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Procedures
2.1 Characterization Methods
2.2 Synthesis of the Nanocontainers
2.3 Synthesis and Characterization of the Nano/Micro-containers
2.4 Antibacterial and Antifouling
2.5 Antifouling
3 Corrosion
4 Conclusions
References