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Recent developments in manufacturing emulsions and particulate products using membranes
Goran T Vladisavljević1, Richard A Williams
1Institute of Food Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, P.O. Box 127, YU-11081 Belgrade-Zemun, Serbia & Montenegro. gtvladis@afrodita.rcub.bg.ac.yu
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
|March 15, 2005
Summary
Membrane emulsification (ME) is a versatile technique for producing various microparticles. Recent advancements enable controlled manufacturing of emulsions, dispersions, and structured solids for diverse applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Membrane emulsification (ME) is an emerging technique for precise particulate production.
- Recent developments have expanded its application beyond simple emulsions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in membrane emulsification techniques.
- To highlight the diverse range of products manufacturable via ME.
- To identify opportunities for novel applications in various industries.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature and experimental data on membrane emulsification.
- Categorization of ME applications from simple emulsions to complex structured solids.
- Introduction of advanced membrane materials and operational methods.
Main Results:
- Demonstration of ME's capability to produce oil-in-water, water-in-oil, multiple emulsions, and dispersions.
- Production of coherent solids (e.g., silica, lipid microspheres, metal powder) and structured solids (e.g., microcarriers, microbeads, microcapsules).
- Presentation of experimental results in a systematic tabular format.
Conclusions:
- Membrane emulsification offers a highly controlled method for particulate production.
- The technique is adaptable for both low-throughput specialized applications and large-scale industrial production.
- Significant opportunities exist for developing novel microparticle entities using advanced ME approaches.