Preparation and Properties of Alginate/Polyaspartate Composite Hydrogels

This study examined the swelling behavior and in vitro release of a model drug, tetracycline-HCl, from alginate and alginate-polyaspartate (Alg-PASP) composite gel beads. The alginate and Alg-PASP composite beads were prepared using an ionic crosslinking method with aqueous Ca 2+ . Their microporous...

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Published in:Macromolecular research 2008, 16(1), , pp.45-50
Main Authors: Lei, Jing, Kim, Ji-Heung, Jeon, Young Sil
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Complex Fluids and Microfluidics
Nanochemistry
Nanotechnology
Physical Chemistry
Polymer Sciences
Soft and Granular Matter
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Summary:This study examined the swelling behavior and in vitro release of a model drug, tetracycline-HCl, from alginate and alginate-polyaspartate (Alg-PASP) composite gel beads. The alginate and Alg-PASP composite beads were prepared using an ionic crosslinking method with aqueous Ca 2+ . Their microporous morphology was observed by scanning electron microscopy. The swelling ratio of the beads in different media varied according to their composition, cross-linking density (Ca 2+ concentration), and pH of the aqueous medium. The in vitro release experiment of the tetracycline-HCl encapsulated beads in different media suggests that the release of the drug is governed mainly by the swelling properties of the polymer network. The presence of PASP was found to significantly influence the swelling properties and drug release profile.
ISSN:1598-5032
2092-7673
DOI:10.1007/BF03218959