methods of creating particulates coated with acid - releasing degradable material comprising the steps of : combining an acid - releasing degradable material with a solvent or a plasticizer to create a coating solution ; providing a first flowing stream comprising the coating solution ; providing a second flowing stream comprising particulates ; and , combining the first and second flowing streams to create a third flowing stream comprising particulates coated with the coating solution . wherein the acid - releasing degradable material comprises at least one acid - releasing degradable material selected from the group consisting of : poly ; a lactide , a poly ; a glycolide ; a poly ; a poly ; a poly ; a substantially water insoluble anhydride ; a poly ; a poly ; a copolymer of two or more of the above - listed compounds ; and any combination thereof .