Applications of Encapsulation and Controlled Release

Munmaya Mishra, Ph.D., is a polymer scientist who has worked in the industry for more than 30 years. He has been engaged in research, management, technology innovations, and product development. He currently holds research and technical management responsibility at Altria Research Center and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of three Taylor & Francis’ renowned polymer journals. He has contributed immensely to multiple aspects of polymer applications, including encapsulation and controlled release technologies. He has authored and coauthored hundreds of scientific articles, is the author or editor of eight books, and holds over 70 US patents, over 50 US patent-pending applications, and over 100 world patents. He has received numerous recognitions and awards. He is the editor-in-chief of the recently published 11-volume Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials and the Encyclopedia of Polymer Applications. He founded the International Society of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials as well as a scientific meeting titled Advanced Polymers via Macromolecular Engineering, which has gained international recognition and is under the sponsorship of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

1. Multi-Cyclodextrin Supramolecular Encapsulation Entities for Multifaceted Topical Drug Delivery Applications. 2. Nanocomplexes for Topical Drug Delivery. 3. Polymeric Hydrogels for Controlled Drug Delivery. 4. Polymer–Drug Conjugates as Drug Delivery Systems. 5. Cross-Linked Polymers for Drug Delivery Systems. 6 Micellar Nanoparticles for Lung Cancer Drug and Gene Delivery. 7. Oral Delivery of Insulin by Hybrid Polymeric Hydrogel. 8. Biodegradable Polymers in Controlled Drug Delivery Systems. 9. Delivery Systems for Proteins and Peptides. 10. Controlled Release of Therapeutic Proteins. 11. Polyhydroxybutyrate-Based Nanoparticles for Controlled Drug Delivery. 12. Smart Delivery Systems for Personal Care and Cosmetic Products. 13 Controlled Release of Pesticide Formulations. 14. Microcapsule-Assisted Smart Coatings. 15. Encapsulation Technologies for Modifying Food Performance. 16. Encapsulation of Aroma. 17. Encapsulation of Flavors, Nutraceuticals, and Antibacterials. 18. Microencapsulation of Phase Change Materials. 19. Encapsulation of Bioactive Compounds. 20 Cell Immobilization Technologies for Applications in Alcoholic Beverages. Index