Biodegradable polyurea / polyurethane microcapsules
By combining amino acids and release agents in the microcapsule shell, the conflict between the stability and biodegradability of microcapsules is resolved, resulting in highly stable and biodegradable polyurea/polyurethane microcapsules that reduce microplastic pollution in the environment.
CN116490265BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21SYMRISE GMBH & CO KG
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202080105964.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2020-08-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2040-08-06
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing microcapsules suffer from plastic pollution and are difficult to biodegradable while maintaining stability and the release performance of active substances.
Method used
A method combining amino acids and a release agent within the microcapsule shell was employed. Biodegradable polyurea/polyurethane microcapsules were formed through targeted polymerization and crosslinking of polyisocyanates and amino acid hydrochlorides. The release agent was added to promote biodegradation.
Benefits of technology
It achieves effective encapsulation and targeted release of highly stable and active substances, while also possessing good biodegradability, reducing microplastic pollution in the environment.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of biodegradable polyurea / polyurethane microcapsules, preferably fragrance-containing polyurea / polyurethane microcapsules, which have enhanced biodegradability compared to prior art microcapsules. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a biodegradable polyurea / polyurethane microcapsule comprising at least one lipophilic active substance obtainable according to the process of the present invention. In another aspect, the present invention described herein relates to the use of such microcapsules or of a polyurethane microcapsule dispersion comprising the microcapsules described in the present invention for the manufacture of a household product, a textile care product, a detergent, a fabric softener, a cleaning agent, a fragrance booster, a fragrance lotion and a fragrance enhancer, a cosmetic, a personal care product, an agricultural product, a pharmaceutical product or a paper printing ink. Finally, the present invention relates to a consumer product comprising such microcapsules or microcapsule dispersion.
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