Effect of sepiolite on the physical properties and swelling behavior of rifampicin-loaded nanocomposite hydrogels

Nanocomposite hydrogels based on poly(vinyl alcohol) – PVA and sepiolite have been prepared and their potential for drug delivery systems has been assessed by taking rifampicin as model drug. The nanocomposite hydrogels were characterized by WAXS and DSC and the swelling behavior and structural stab...

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Published: Budapest University of Technology 2009-08-01
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description Nanocomposite hydrogels based on poly(vinyl alcohol) – PVA and sepiolite have been prepared and their potential for drug delivery systems has been assessed by taking rifampicin as model drug. The nanocomposite hydrogels were characterized by WAXS and DSC and the swelling behavior and structural stability were evaluated. The effect of the presence of rifampicin, sepiolite and simultaneous rifampicin-sepiolite on the structure and swelling of the hydrogels was investigated. The swelling data were analyzed in order to evaluate the diffusion mechanisms of water. The results indicate that both rifampicin and sepiolite cause important modifications on microstructure of the PVA matrix, leading to changes on swelling and diffusional behavior.
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spelling doaj.art-a996777dcd964d4abdc834adbc295b322022-12-22T03:28:18ZengBudapest University of TechnologyeXPRESS Polymer Letters1788-618X2009-08-013851852410.3144/expresspolymlett.2009.64Effect of sepiolite on the physical properties and swelling behavior of rifampicin-loaded nanocomposite hydrogelsNanocomposite hydrogels based on poly(vinyl alcohol) – PVA and sepiolite have been prepared and their potential for drug delivery systems has been assessed by taking rifampicin as model drug. The nanocomposite hydrogels were characterized by WAXS and DSC and the swelling behavior and structural stability were evaluated. The effect of the presence of rifampicin, sepiolite and simultaneous rifampicin-sepiolite on the structure and swelling of the hydrogels was investigated. The swelling data were analyzed in order to evaluate the diffusion mechanisms of water. The results indicate that both rifampicin and sepiolite cause important modifications on microstructure of the PVA matrix, leading to changes on swelling and diffusional behavior.http://www.expresspolymlett.com/letolt.php?file=EPL-0000993&mi=cdPolymer gelsHydrogelNanocompositeRifampicinPoly(vinyl alcohol)
spellingShingle Effect of sepiolite on the physical properties and swelling behavior of rifampicin-loaded nanocomposite hydrogels
eXPRESS Polymer Letters
Polymer gels
Hydrogel
Nanocomposite
Rifampicin
Poly(vinyl alcohol)
title Effect of sepiolite on the physical properties and swelling behavior of rifampicin-loaded nanocomposite hydrogels
title_full Effect of sepiolite on the physical properties and swelling behavior of rifampicin-loaded nanocomposite hydrogels
title_fullStr Effect of sepiolite on the physical properties and swelling behavior of rifampicin-loaded nanocomposite hydrogels
title_full_unstemmed Effect of sepiolite on the physical properties and swelling behavior of rifampicin-loaded nanocomposite hydrogels
title_short Effect of sepiolite on the physical properties and swelling behavior of rifampicin-loaded nanocomposite hydrogels
title_sort effect of sepiolite on the physical properties and swelling behavior of rifampicin loaded nanocomposite hydrogels
topic Polymer gels
Hydrogel
Nanocomposite
Rifampicin
Poly(vinyl alcohol)
url http://www.expresspolymlett.com/letolt.php?file=EPL-0000993&mi=cd