Biodegradable microcapsules for hydrophobic pesticide delivery
Biodegradable microencapsulation technology for hydrophobic pesticides that enables high encapsulation efficiency, extended release, and controllable release/tightness. Designed to encapsulate active ingredients in a biodegradable matrix to support environmentally friendlier application while targeting cost-effective formulations. Suitable for licensing and commercialization pathways.
Overview
The biodegradable microcapsules for hydrophobic pesticide delivery represent a novel approach to agricultural chemical application. This technology is designed to encapsulate hydrophobic active ingredients in a biodegradable matrix, providing a cost-effective, environmentally friendly solution. The microcapsules ensure extended release and adjustable tightness, which are crucial for effective pesticide delivery.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Biodegradable matrix for encapsulation, reducing environmental impact
- High encapsulation efficiency exceeding 90%
- Microcapsules smaller than 15 μm for optimal application
- Adjustable release and tightness control, ensuring prolonged effectiveness
- Cost-effective formulation that minimizes the use of synthetic chemicals
Optimization focus:
- Fine-tuning of process variables such as wax type, loading capacity, and stirring speed
Technology readiness level
Currently at Technology Readiness Level 2, this technology is in the early stages of development with promising results from initial trials in cosmeceutical applications. Future validation will focus on process optimization and commercial readiness, aiming for a robust, market-ready solution.
About University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a comprehensive public land‑grant research university serving a large student body across multiple campuses, known for applied scholarship and community partnership. Industry partners access core facilities and pilot‑scale capabilities—including the Food Product Innovation and Commercialization Center—for prototyping, scale‑up, and product validation. A downtown Innovation District and a statewide Cooperative Extension network link campus expertise to companies across Georgia, while proximity to Atlanta’s corporate and logistics hubs lowers barriers to engagement. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as NIH, NSF, USDA, and DOE. A dedicated technology transfer office provides IP services, licensing, startup support, and incubator space to accelerate commercialization.
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