title: Liquid-filled metal microcapsules.
abstract: A moisture-sensitive diisocyanate liquid is microencapsulated within a metal shell measuring less than 2 μm thick and 50 μm in diameter. This mild synthesis takes place through a series aqueous processing steps that occur at or near room temperature. Through a combination of emulsification, interfacial polymerization, and electroless plating, one can microencapsulate moisture- or air-sensitive chemicals within a metal seal. The liquid-filled metal microcapsules promise a number of advantages compared to conventional polymeric microencapsulation, including improved mechanical properties and improved barrier properties to gases and organic molecules.
authors.affiliation: Research and Exploratory Development Department, Adpplied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, Maryland 20723, USA.
authors.forename: Marcia W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Patchan
authors.forename: Lance M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Baird
authors.forename: Yo-Rhin
authors.initials: YR
authors.lastname: Rhim
authors.forename: Erin D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: LaBarre
authors.forename: Adam J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Maisano
authors.forename: Ryan M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Deacon
authors.forename: Zhiyong
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Xia
authors.forename: Jason J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Benkoski