Abstract
In this paper several models of the mass transfer process are described with the aim of simulating the release of active principles from matrix-type polymeric microcapsules. The following mathematical models, which are available in the literature, are applied in this study: Fick's second law (CDMASSA), the linear drive force (LDF), an analytical model and other semi-empirical models. The release of the active principle (betacarotene) contained in microcapsules (PHBV) into a solvent (ethanol) was investigated. It was observed that the model obtained with Fick's second law provided a better fit with the literature data compared with the LDF model, the analytical model and the semi-empirical models. It can be concluded from this finding that the most complete model, based on the phenomenology of the problem, provided the best result.
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