화학공학소재연구정보센터
Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, Vol.557, 217-227, 2012
Preparation and Characterization of E7-PMMA Microcapsules by Solvent Evaporation
Nematic liquid crystal E7 (core) was microencapsulated into the poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA, shell) via the solvent evaporation method. The morphology of microcapsules depends importantly on the initial PMMA/E7 ratio in oil phase. Solvent evaporation temperature, as well as the co-solvent, could further influence the surface morphology of microcapsules. Results of optical microscope measurements show that microcapsule shells with smooth surface are transparent. The microcapsule core loading is in accordance with the initial E7 content. The final obtained mononuclear microcapsules exhibit transparent shell, high E7 loading, and decent thermal stability.