Photo-responsive macro- and micro-liquid marbles
US9956538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y30/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to macro- and micro-liquid marbles (i.e. droplets of liquid with a particulate-based shell), and in particular, to photo-responsive macro- and micro-liquid marbles encapsulating a substance therein. Methods for forming the macro- and micro-liquid marbles, and use of the macro- and micro-liquid marbles, in controlled release applications are also disclosed.
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