Encapsulation of bio-actives in silica matrix entails a combination of emulsion and sol-gel chemistry

Emulsion provides compartmentalization of the bioactive into droplets where each emulsion droplet is mini-reactor

Sol-gel process allows the formation of the silica matrix at room temperature.

Our process is a “true encapsulation” process which produces spheres with a sponge like structure where the active is homogeneously distributed inside the pores.

The physical entrapment of the bioactive inside the matrix provides enhanced protection of the payload.

The drug release occurs by diffusion through the porous network and is controlled by the internal structure of the spheres, without having to rely on external environmental factors.

The production processes are easily scalable due to the compartmentalisation of the chemical reactions inside the emulsion droplets.