Materials & chemistryBiology & life sciencesEnvironment & climateSciences
Captin: Sustainable Biopolymer Encapsulation for Biomedical and Agricultural Applications
About the project
Many modern drug delivery and agricultural formulations rely on synthetic polymers such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) to stabilize and encapsulate active ingredients. While these materials are widely used, there is growing interest in exploring naturally derived alternatives that offer improved sustainability, biodegradability, and compatibility with biological systems. Captin will investigate the use of pectin, a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in plant cell walls, as an alternative encapsulation material. Our goal is to develop and optimize pectin-based formulations capable of protecting active ingredients and controlling their release for potential applications in biomedical technologies and sustainable agriculture.
Who they're looking for
As written by the team
Preferred: Chemistry and microbiology knowledge, an interest in chemical formulation or antimicrobial work, a passion to start research. Required: Complete all university required EHS courses for laboratory safety, chemical safety, and biohazard safety.
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People
- Team leader
Melissa Deinys
Chemistry
- Faculty mentor
- Swadeshmukul Santra, PhD
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