Microencapsulation is a process
in which liquid, solid, or gases may be enclosed in tiny particles by
establishment of thin coatings of wall like structure around the ingredient. The
technology provides many benefits such as protection of core materials, better
handling of ingredients, and controlled release of core ingredient.
Various microencapsulation technologies
include coating, emulsion, dripping, and spray technologies are among others. Coating
materials such as carbohydrates, lipids, gums and resins, proteins, and
polymers are used in the process.
Improving stability of Nutrients
The technique provides
value-added structures, which act as a functional ingredient for a several
industries such as home and personal care, pharmaceutical and health care
products, food and beverages, agrochemicals, textile, construction, and others.
The technology is extensively
used in the pharmaceutical industry for masking of taste and odor, protecting
drugs from weatherization, reducing particle size to improve solubility of
poorly soluble drugs, cell encapsulation, and sustained drug delivery. Acceptance
of the technique is high in the U.S. The use of technology in food and
beverages industry is likely to rise at a CAGR of 15.0% throughout the study
period. Sensitive and fragile materials can be sustained during the processing
and packaging conditions by incorporating microcapsules. Microencapsulation
provides improvement in nutrition value of food product along with aroma,
texture, and taste. For instance, Bega Bionutrients, a part of the Bega Cheese
Group based in Australia recently launched a microencapsulated lactoferrin
called Inferrin. It can protect lactoferrin from chemical attack by the acids
and digestive enzymes in the stomach, while delivering it in the small
intestine. Thus, supports healthy immune and digestive system. It finds
applications in food and beverages, dietary supplements, life stage nutritional
powders, and animal health products.
Furthermore, demand for the
technique in construction industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.5% over
the projected period. This can be ascribed to growing production of lime,
cement, sealants, pigments, biocide coatings, antimicrobial coatings, and phase
change materials used in construction.
Market Overview
According to a report published
by Grand View Research, Inc.; the global microencapsulation market is anticipated
to accomplish a valuation of around USD 19.34 billion by 2025. Increasing use
of the technology in pharmaceuticals and several other industries to protect
and improve handling core materials can propel the market from 2014 to 2025. Additionally,
technological advancements and growing awareness about advantages of the
technology can raise the acceptance of the technique in the coming years.
Some of the leading companies
operating in the market include Dow Corning Corporation, InnoBio Limited, Bayer
AG, Ronald T. Dodge Co., and Reed Pacific Pty Ltd.
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