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Novel Low-Molecular-Weight-Gelator-Based Microcapsules with Controllable Morphology and Temperature Responsiveness

  1. Dr. Ashok R. Patel1,*,
  2. Caroline Remijn2,
  3. Patricia C. M. Heussen2,
  4. Ruud den Adel2,
  5. Dr. Krassimir P. Velikov2,*

Article first published online: 12 DEC 2012

DOI: 10.1002/cphc.201200942

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ChemPhysChem

ChemPhysChem

Volume 14, Issue 2, pages 305–310, February 4, 2013

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Patel, A. R., Remijn, C., Heussen, P. C. M., den Adel, R. and Velikov, K. P. (2013), Novel Low-Molecular-Weight-Gelator-Based Microcapsules with Controllable Morphology and Temperature Responsiveness. ChemPhysChem, 14: 305–310. doi: 10.1002/cphc.201200942

Author Information

  1. 1

    Vandemoortele Centre, Lab. of Food Technology & Engineering, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, University of Gent, Coupure Links 653, B-9000 Gent (Belgium)

  2. 2

    Unilever R&D Vlaardingen, Olivier van Noortlaan 120, 3133 AC Vlaardingen (The Netherlands)

*Vandemoortele Centre, Lab. of Food Technology & Engineering, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, University of Gent, Coupure Links 653, B-9000 Gent (Belgium)

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 28 JAN 2013
  2. Article first published online: 12 DEC 2012
  3. Manuscript Received: 15 NOV 2012

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Keywords:

  • gelators;
  • materials science;
  • microcapsules;
  • morphology;
  • temperature responsiveness
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A new type of microcapsules with controllable morphology is presented. They are based on a low-molecular-weight gelator and can be switched from temperature-stable to temperature-responsive by simply modifying the preparation method.

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