title: Ultrasonic encapsulation - A review.
abstract: Encapsulation of materials in particles dispersed in water has many applications in nutritional foods, imaging, energy production and therapeutic/diagnostic medicine. Ultrasonic technology has been proven effective at creating encapsulating particles and droplets with specific physical and functional properties. Examples include highly stable emulsions, functional polymeric particles with environmental sensitivity, and microspheres for encapsulating drugs for targeted delivery. This article provides an overview of the primary mechanisms arising from ultrasonics responsible for the formation of these materials, highlighting examples that show promise particularly in the development of foods and bioproducts.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia; Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia; ARC Dairy Innovation Hub, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia.
authors.forename: Thomas S H
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Leong
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia; ARC Dairy Innovation Hub, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia.
authors.forename: Gregory J O
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia; ARC Dairy Innovation Hub, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia. Electronic address: masho@unimelb.edu.au.
authors.forename: Muthupandian
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ashokkumar
mesh_terms: D002214:Capsules; D007221:Industry; D000069453:Ultrasonic Waves
chemical_list: D002214:Capsules
keywords: Bioproducts; Emulsions; Encapsulation; Functional foods; Responsive polymers; Sonoprocessing; Ultrasound