A Burst of Aroma
Light-induced generation of gas breaks open microcapsules and releases fragrances
Fragrances that are sensitive or need to be released with a time delay can be enclosed in microcapsules. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, Swiss scientists have now introduced a new type of microcapsule that can be ruptured by its ingredients when irradiated with light.
http://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/7411491/A_Burst_of_Aroma.html
Controlled Release of Encapsulated Bioactive Volatiles by Rupture of the Capsule Wall through the Light-Induced Generation of a Gas†
Email: Dr. Damien L. Berthier (damien.berthier@firmenich.com), Dr. Andreas Herrmann (andreas.herrmann@firmenich.com)
*Firmenich SA, Division Recherche et Développement, Route des Jeunes 1, B. P. 239, 1211 Genève 8 (Switzerland) http://www.firmenich.com