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Pulse-Flow Microencapsulation SystemThe pulse-flow microencapsulation system (PFMS) is an automated system that continuously produces a stream of liquid-filled microcapsules for delivery of therapeutic agents to target tissues. Prior microencapsulation systems have relied on batch processes that involve transfer of batches between different apparatuses for different stages of production followed by sampling for acquisition of quality-control data, including measurements of size. In contrast, the PFMS is a single, microprocessor-controlled system that performs all processing steps, including acquisition of quality-control data. The quality-control data can be used as real-time feedback to ensure the production of large quantities of uniform microcapsules.
Document ID
20110013633
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Morrison, Dennis R.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 2006
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs, December 2006
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Report/Patent Number
MSC-23659
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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