CE PoliMaT: Microencapsulation

Microencapsulation is a process in which solid particles or liquid droplets are surrounded by a membrane.

In order to guarantee the best solution for almost every industrial area of industry three types of microecapsulated membranes have been developed: slow release membrane, impermeable membrane, smart membrane.

Microencapsulation has a wide range of applications; ecofriendly coated fertilizers, microencapsulated fragrances (in coatings, ink, paper, fabric softeners...), microencapsulated biocides and pesticides, self-healing coatings...

The operation is implemented within the Operational programme of strengthening regional development potential for the period from 2007--2013, development priority 1 -- Competitiveness of companies and research excellence, and priority orientation 1.1 -- Improvement of the competitive abilities of companies and research excellence. Fifteen percent of the eligible funds are special-purpose funds from the budget of the Republic of Slovenia, budget item 9406 -- Competitiveness of companies and research excellence, ESRR-07-13-Slovenian participation, accounts 4120 and 4310, NRP no. 3211-09-0012.