Improved controlled-release capsules
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Category |
Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Materials, Pest Control / Herbicides, Carriers / Encapsulation, Biodegradable, Hydrocolloids, Slow Release |
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Development Stage |
Proof of concept; additional research underway |
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Patent Status |
Patent pending in the US |
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Market Size |
Global nutraceuticals market projected to reach $74.7 billion by 2007 with AAGR 9.9%; Flavors and fragrance ingredient market approximately $6.3 billion, 2006; Global pesticide industry estimated at $26 billion; biological pest control expected to grow to $4 billion by 2015. |
Highlights
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Composite carriers (capsules) with improved mechanical properties
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Inert filler material improves carrier properties and controls release rate of bioactive components
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Controlled release of agents used in pest control, herbicides, and fertilizers; active agents in food industry
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Preparation of carriers for embedding nutraceuticals such as vitamins, preservatives, pigments, and flavor enhancing compounds; active agents in chemical industries and biotechnology
Our Innovation
Technology has proven advantages over other sustained release formulations because varied structure of the carriers enable adjustable rate of release of active agent
Key Features
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Capsule size tailored from 500 microns to 4 mm
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Control of mechanical properties
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Stable in assorted environments; shelf life for carriers (after drying) at least two years
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Simple, low-cost preparation
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Meets prevailing production standards in, agricultural, food, and biotechnology industries
Development Milestones
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Proof of concept
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Yissum seeks licensing agreements, strategic partnerships, or joint ventures for commercialization
The Opportunity
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Potential to create new applications and markets including cosmetics, toiletries, and packaging
- Electron micrographs of halved freeze-dried carriers. Alginate carriers
(X350) without filler (A) and with fillers (B–F: calcium carbonate, corn starch, kaolin,
potato starch, talc, respectively).
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