Author(s):
1. Rastko Milošević, Fakultet tehničkih nauka Univerziteta u Novom Sadu, Serbia

Abstract:
Microcapsules are small spheres, which differ in their morphology and size. Often they consist of two parts: the core and the shell. Depending on the encapsulated core material, microcapsules are today used in various fields of application, such as in medicine, pharmacy, agriculture, construction, chemical and food industry, biotechnology, electronics, as well as in printing and textile industry. In order to fulfill their functionality, microcapsules have to be applied onto the target areas of the substrate material without damage, using different application techniques – mainly by coating, spraying and printing technologies. The aim of this review paper is to give a general overview of the microcapsules properties and production techniques used in printing industry, methods for microcapsules characterization and their applications within the printing industry.

Key words:
microcapsules,graphic arts industry,printing technologies

Thematic field:
Graphic Engineering and Design

Date of abstract submission:
12.07.2016.

Conference:
XI Savjetovanje hemičara, tehnologa i ekologa Republike Srpske

Final paper