Chitosan-Based Nanofragrance for Sustained Scent Release

An ideal fragrance carrier system should not only be safe but also allow for a prolonged release of fragrances over time without affecting the overall performance of the perfume. However, very little progress has been made to improve the formulation of perfumes despite the size and high social status associated with the market. My project aims to create a release system based on a biomaterial, chitosan, to encapsulate scent molecules in perfumes. This will not only eliminate the use of phthalates, the potentially carcinogenic molecules that are widely used in perfumes to make scents last longer, but also result in controlled scent release given chitosan’s pH responsiveness to changes in human skin pH in different environment.

Faculty Supervisor:

Marta Cerruti

Student:

Partner:

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Nanotechnology; Biomanufacturing; Commercial Services

University:

McGill University

Program: