Control of Micro- and Nano-Sphere Size Distributions: Implications in Drug Delivery

Finally, as an extension of our acoustic excitation technique, we developed a method for fabricating uniform microcapsules exhibiting controlled shell thickness. The addition of a second concentric nozzle to our system allowed us to spray a dual polymer jet. Considering the interfacial tensions and spreading coefficients of the polymer components and non-solvent phase for the resulting emulsion, we were able to identify working parameters providing complete encapsulation of one polymer in another.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2003

Author dc:creator

• Berkland, Cory J.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Pack, Daniel W.
• Kevin K. Kim

• Engineering, Chemical

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI3111668

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/82362