Poly (acrylamide-co-acrylic acid) superporous hydrogel (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783659383892)

Conventional nonporous hydrogel with limitations of slow swelling and low loading capacities restrict its use in effective drug delivery. Superporous hydrogel (SPH) with high water absorption and swelling capacity was prepared by cross-linking polymerization. Characterization studies were performed by measurement of apparent density, porosity, swelling studies, mechanical strength studies, scanning electron microscopy analysis and FTIR studies. Characterization studies confirmed the formation of hydrogel with superporous structure and good swelling properties. The study helps in solvent selection for treatment of SPH to improve the characteristics that will lead to the modification of the SPH based gastric retention systems.

Author: Hitesh Chavda, Chhagan Patel
ISBN-10: 3659383899
ISBN-13: 9783659383892
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2013
Pages: 60
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d