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Original Articles

Carrageenan-guar gum microwave irradiated micro-porous interpenetrating polymer network: A system for drug delivery

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Pages 256-265 | Received 17 Sep 2017, Accepted 19 Feb 2018, Published online: 09 Mar 2018
 

ABSTRACT

A series of microwave irradiated IPN of Crg and GG have been synthesized and cross linking through hydrogen bonding was confirmed by FTIR spectroscopy. Thermal sensitivity at 48°C, degradation above 200°C is an emblem of uniqueness. We obtained micro rough surface morphology, hydrophilicity and muco-adhesion supporting S6 for targeted drug delivery. Honey comb like internal architecture will provide high mechanical strength. The sample S6 showed 72% drug release in 12 hours. Based on the results, it was concluded that the S6 can be used as target oriented controlled drug delivery devices enabling control over swelling and drug release.

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Acknowledgments

The authors want to thank the University Grant Commission- Basic Scientific Research, Republic of India for financial support. A heartily gratitude is extended to the Central Instrumentation Facility, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, for technical assistance with sophisticated equipment. The authors also desire to appreciate Dr. A. K. Pattnaik, Dr. A Ghosh and Dr. H. K. Mahapatra for their valuable suggestions.

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