Novel Membrane Emulsification: Principles, Preparation, Processes, and Bioapplications

Novel Membrane Emulsification is a comprehensive resource that covers the state-of-the-art of membrane emulsification technology, focusing on biomedical applications. It provides information on the preparation of hydrophobic microspheres, hydrophilic microspheres, and microcapsules/composite microspheres from double emulsions. The book also discusses the applications of uniform particles in sustained release of protein/peptide drugs, anticancer drug and vaccine delivery, protein separation, and other fields. It is an essential resource for scientists and researchers in multiple fields to advance this technique and produce novel materials with controlled characteristics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2023
Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH

Novel Membrane Emulsification: Principles, Preparation, Processes, and Bioapplications is a comprehensive resource that delves into the state-of-the-art of membrane emulsification technology, focusing on its biomedical applications. This book provides a thorough exploration of the principles, preparation, processes, and bioapplications of membrane emulsification, with a particular emphasis on its utilization in the controlled release and delivery of protein/peptide, anticancer drugs, and vaccines. Additionally, it discusses the applications of uniform particles in the bioseparation media and cell culture carriers, as well as the direct, rapid, and rotary membrane emulsification equipments.

The preparation of hydrophobic microspheres from O/W emulsion, hydrophilic microspheres from W/O emulsion, and microcapsules/composite microspheres from double emulsions are covered in detail. This includes the preparation from monomer and preformed polymer systems, as well as the preparation of small particles by rapid membrane emulsification processes.

The applications of uniform particles in sustained release of protein/peptide drugs are explored, with a focus on strategies to improve encapsulation efficiency and maintain the bioactivity of drugs. The use of uniform particles in anticancer drug and vaccine delivery, including personalized therapeutic vaccines, is also discussed. Furthermore, the applications of uniform particles in protein separation are explored, with a particular emphasis on uniform agarose microspheres for protein separation and super-porous microspheres for vaccine separation.

Novel Membrane Emulsification is an essential resource for scientists and researchers in multiple fields, particularly chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science. It serves as a valuable guide for advancing this technique and producing novel materials with enhanced properties and functionalities. By providing a comprehensive overview of membrane emulsification technology, this book contributes to the development of new materials and technologies that have the potential to revolutionize various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and environmental science.

Weight: 879g
Dimension: 244 x 170 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783527348817