Abstract: The present invention falls within the area of polymeric materials based on ultrafine fibres for use in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic sector, relating to the method of producing self-adhesive patches and the use thereof as a platform for the controlled release of bioactives by means of electrohydrodynamic and/or aerohydrodynamic processing techniques.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical formulation comprising at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) having low aqueous solubility or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the form of particles of a size between 1 and 800 nm, wherein said particles are encapsulated within a large microparticle of a size between 1 and 100 µm formed by a matrix comprising at least an excipient. Therefore, the API is entrapped or encapsulated in the microparticles of excipients. This pharmaceutical formulation contains the pharmaceutical active ingredient having improved solubility and subsequently supra-bioavailability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable container comprising a thermoformable structural layer with tear resistance and low cost, and optionally an adhesive barrier layer, an adhesive active layer and/or a layer in direct contact with the product, all of which are based on biodegradable polymers. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the method for obtaining same and to use thereof for contact, transport and/or storage of perishable products.

Abstract: A facility for industrial drying and/or encapsulation of thermolabile substances comprising at least one injection unit (1) wherein the thermolabile substance is introduced, an encapsulating material when the facility is used to encapsulate, a solvent, additives and an injection gas flow for obtaining droplets from the thermolabile substance. It further comprises a drying unit (2) through which the droplets and a drying gas are introduced for evaporating the solvent and comprises a collection unit (3) configured to separate the microcapsules generated from the drying gas and which is selected from a cartridge filter collector, a cyclone collector or a combination of the two. It also describes a method for the industrial encapsulation of thermolabile substances which is carried out at the proposed facility.

Abstract: The present invention falls within the area of polymeric materials applied to the sector of manufacturing materials for use in filters for filtration equipment such as ventilators and for protective masks. In particular, the invention relates to multilayer filters for ventilators and protective masks which can be biodegradable and which comprise filtration materials based on ultrafine fibers obtained by electrohydrodynamic and aerohydrodynamic processing and which exercise passive FFP1, FFP2, N95 and FFP3 protection and which can also be washable and have active antimicrobial properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical formulation comprising at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) having low aqueous solubility or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the form of particles of a size between 1 and 800 nm, wherein said particles are encapsulated within a large microparticle of a size between 1 and 100 ?m formed by a matrix comprising at least an excipient. Therefore, the API is entrapped or encapsulated in the microparticles of excipients. This pharmaceutical formulation contains the pharmaceutical active ingredient having improved solubility and subsequently supra-bioavailability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for adhering particles with exceptional functional properties, such as hydrophobia, to an inert substrate. The present invention falls within the area of nanotechnology, specifically in the sector where it is necessary to modify the surface properties of a material or substance, such as the food, pharmaceutical, biomedical or energy sector.

Abstract: A facility for industrial drying and/or encapsulation of thermolabile substances comprising at least one injection unit (1) wherein the thermolabile substance is introduced, an encapsulating material when the facility is used to encapsulate, a solvent, additives and an injection gas flow for obtaining droplets from the thermolabile substance. It further comprises a drying unit (2) through which the droplets and a drying gas are introduced for evaporating the solvent and comprises a collection unit (3) configured to separate the microcapsules generated from the drying gas and which is selected from a cartridge filter collector, a cyclone collector or a combination of the two. It also describes a method for the industrial encapsulation of thermolabile substances which is carried out at the proposed facility.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations comprising hydrogen gas or a hydrogen donor agent and nanoclays comprising metallic cerium or cerium oxide particles. The invention also relates to compositions, nanocomposite materials and containers comprising these combinations. Additionally, the present invention relates to methods for obtaining these combinations and to the use thereof in packaging oxygen- and oxidation-sensitive products.

Abstract: The invention relates to micro-, submicro- or nano-structures comprising amaranth protein, optionally combined with at least one other biopolymer, which structures are suitable for use as an encapsulation matrix. In particular, the invention relates to micro-, submicro- or nano-structures comprising amaranth protein and a polysaccharide. The invention also relates to the production method thereof, said method comprising an electrospinning, electrospraying or blow spinning step. The encapsulated product is characterised in that it comprises an encapsulation matrix formed by micro-, submicro- or nano-structures of the invention and at least one functional ingredient. The invention further relates to the method for obtaining same.

Abstract: The present invention refers to new active nanocomposite materials, comprising a matrix and additives. The present invention also describes a process for obtaining these nanocomposite materials and their use in various industry sectors.

Abstract: The present invention refers to new active nanocomposite materials, comprising a matrix and additives. The present invention also describes a process for obtaining these nanocomposite materials and their use in various industry sectors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nanocomposite materials comprising nanoclays as support of metal oxide particles which give the materials multi-functional properties. Said properties are obtained through the formulation of a specific type of additives based on layers of natural and/or synthetic clays which are intercalated with metal oxides with antimicrobial and/or oxygen sequestrating and/or catalytic and/or self-cleaning and/or anti-abrasive capacity; and which may optionally contain other organic, metal, inorganic compounds or combination thereof which may exercise a role of compatibilization and/or dispersion and/or increase in the functionality of the metal oxides and/or providing new functionalities, both passive of physical strengthening and active such as biocide character, antioxidant and chemical-species absorbers. Furthermore, the present invention discloses the use of said materials for multi-sector applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a layered phyllosilicate particle production process (e.g. kaolinite, montmorillonite, pyrophyllite, bentonite, smectite, hectorite, sepiolite, saponite, laponite, halloysite, vermiculite, mica, chlorite, illite type and mixtures) with or without surface modification, the larger size whereof (in D100) in the greater of their dimensions is between 0.05 and 15 microns, as well as to the phyllosilicate particles that can be produced by this process and to their use as additives in plastic or ceramic matrices to obtain materials with multi-sector applications.

Abstract: Nanocomposite materials having electromagnetic-radiation barrier properties comprising layered nanoadditives with or without organic and/or inorganic surface modification; and a polymeric matrix, process for obtainment thereof and use of said nanocomposite materials in applications of packaging, greenhouse films, coatings, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nanocomposite materials based on a polymeric or plastic matrix and a laminar silicate (clay) having improved mechanical, thermal and gas-barrier properties, among others, and not requiring clay-matrix compatibilising agents. Furthermore the present invention relates to three procedures for the obtainment of these materials and use thereof for applications such as in packaging products of interest to the food sector, among others, and for applications in other sectors.

Abstract: The present invention refers to novel nanocomposite materials with protection properties against infrared and ultraviolet-visible radiation, to the method for obtaining them, which comprises the stages of reducing the size of the laminar particles by mechanical action, filtering, removing organic matter, removing crystalline oxides and hard particles that are not subject to modification, obtaining laminar fines or laminar structure, pre-treating laminar structures by means of precursors, and adding the product resulting from the previous stages in liquid or dry state to a plastic matrix. The invention also refers to the use of said materials for different industry fields.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing intercalated nanocomposites with a layered structures, characterized in that they contain intercalated food, pharmaceutical or medical contact compliant organic materials and comprises the following steps: reducing the size of the layered particles and purifying them; pre-treating the layered structures by means of using precursors; intercalating organic materials and/or active and/or bioactive substances in the layered structure; adding the product resulting from any of the previous steps b) to c) in liquid form during the processing of a plastic matrix to obtain an end product; precipitating the product resulting from any of the previous steps b) to d) to obtain a intercalated masterbatch; and incorporating the masterbatch into a plastic matrix by any plastics processing method.