Facile microcapsule fabrication by spray deposition of a supramolecular hydrogel†
Yuuki Hoshino,Takahiro Higuchi,Yuji Matsumoto,David P. Penaloza Jr,Masashi Ohno,Katsuaki Miyaji
RSC Advances Pub Date : 08/07/2014 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C4RA04636F
Abstract

A peptide amphiphile dispersed in water induces the formation of a supramolecular hydrogel. By spraying this hydrogel onto a solid surface, its hierarchical fibril structure remained unchanged even after water evaporation. Interestingly, there were microcapsules on the substrate surface as a result of the process of spray-drying the hydrogel.

Graphical abstract: Facile microcapsule fabrication by spray deposition of a supramolecular hydrogel