Particles

By injecting a liquid phase dispersing into a continuous phase through the novel media, which then reacts, sets or solidifies, it is possible to generate particles and encapsulated particles. The regular array of circular pores and the straight through nature of the media mean that very carefully controlled particle sizes (monosized) can be achieved and the pressure required is much less than for the alternative sintered microfilter process. Our novel techniques and equipment for using the media assist in the production and handling of the emulsion, so that it doesn't break-up prior to forming the solid particle.

Applications include the production of encapsulated particles and carriers for separations. It is easily possible to form the particles by polyerisation after using the novel media to form an emulsion. We are happy to sell samples of particles produced by these technologies, or discuss how you may be able to make your own particles using our techniques. Current particles and systems include: PLGA (biocompatible polymer) particles with both core-shell and matrix encapsulation, PVP (with and without PEG, PVA, etc.), PVA particles, Polystyrene (with DVB crosslinker), vegetable oils in water, pectin in edible oils and gum Arabic solidified oil drops, gelatine, alginates, etc. If you'd like a commercial supply of these particles, from a few grams to tonne quantities, please contact us.

If you wish to see how our media is different from that of other microfiltration companies, please see here. This explains the true meaning of pore size in filters.

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