Microencapsulation Course: University of Leeds

This course (Sept 20-22), covers the basic science and engineering of microencapsulation across a wide range of applications including the important stages of emulsification control, stability and release property control.

Whilst the majority of the course involves emulsions, multiple emulsions and particle coating, we also provide a comprehensive description of the range of characterisation tools and their applicability. The emphasis is on understanding the flow behaviour of the interaction of the various components in such complex systems. This should provide the basis for a rational approach to formulating and producing micro encapsulates to meet a range of needs.

The course will be of interest to scientists and engineers in the chemical, petroleum, polymers, coatings, inks, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and general chemical industries with responsibility for R&D projects, process engineering, manufacturing or product formulation involving incorporating micro-encapsulates into formulated products.

For 2017 we have increased number of speakers from industry to allow for greater academic and industry cooperation. The course will take delegates from the basic science through to manufactured products.

For more information visit www.engineering.leeds.ac.uk/shortcourses