Chemistry Publications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2018
Journal
Polymer Reviews
Volume
58
Issue
2
First Page
326
Last Page
375
URL with Digital Object Identifier
https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2017.1364765
Abstract
By surrounding small droplets with a coating, one can obtain micrometer-size capsules (microcapsules), and combine multiple properties into a single system. This technology has allowed the design of advanced and functional materials. Amino resins are composed principally of urea and/or melamine and formaldehyde, and exhibit advantages as wall-forming materials, such as high mechanical strength and chemical resistance. In this review, a general description of the encapsulation process by in situ polymerization of amino resins is given. Characterization methods, and the influence of the physical and design parameters are discussed. A mechanistic description, and some of the promising avenues of research are also presented.
Notes
“This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis Group in Polymer Reviews on 26/10/2017, available online: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/15583724.2017.1364765"