title: Microfluidic formulation of pectin microbeads for encapsulation and controlled release of nanoparticles.
abstract: We report a method for formulation of pectin microbeads using microfluidics. The technique uses biocompatible ingredients and allows for controlled external gelation with hydrogen and calcium ions delivered from an organic phase of rapeseed oil. This method allows for encapsulation of nanoparticles into the microparticles of gel and for control of the rate of their release.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224 Warsaw, Poland.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ogończyk
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Siek
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Garstecki