Scenario: A cosmetics manufacturer is working on a new formulation for a hand cream that disinfects while it moistens and repairs skin. The research chemist is investigating microcapsules as the method to time-release several different chemical compounds into the skin so they will not react with each other. Will a microcapsules delivery system work for this type of formulation? Knovel can help.
- In the Search box on the Knovel Library home page enter the phrase microcapsules delivery system. The query entered means, "find any page of text or row of data from an interactive table where the terms microcapsules and delivery and system are all present and near each other on the same page or in the same row of data." Click the Search button.
- The search results page shows two titles that match the "search" query. The first title (Delivery System Handbook for Personal Care and Cosmetic Products - Technology, Applications and Formulations) is this issue's Featured Title. Click on the name.
- The Table of Contents appears. Only chapters or sections where there are hits from the "search" query will show by default. The very first section looks interesting: "9. Microcapsules as a Delivery System". Click on the Text (1) link next to it.
- A new window appears launching the Adobe Reader and displaying an entire section devoted to a discussion of microcapsules as a delivery system. Scanning this section with its detailed discussions, examples, and formulations, the research chemist will understand whether or not microcapsules will be the appropriate delivery system for the new hand cream formulation.
