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  • Thermosensitive hydrogels (STHs) are advanced polymer materials with significant water absorption capabilities.
  • Starch-based hydrogels offer potential due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability.
  • Protein separation is crucial in various biotechnological and pharmaceutical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize novel starch-based thermosensitive hydrogels (STHs) using hydroxybutyl starch (HS) and polyethylene glycol (PEG).
  • To evaluate the performance of these STHs for protein separation using bovine serum albumin (BSA) as a model protein.
  • To investigate the effect of HS and PEG composition on hydrogel properties, including swelling behavior and microstructure.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of STHs by combining hydroxybutyl starch (HS) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) in varying ratios.
  • Characterization of hydrogel properties, including equilibrium swelling ratio (ESR) and thermal responsiveness (reversible swelling/deswelling).
  • Assessment of protein separation efficiency using bovine serum albumin (BSA) as a model protein.

Main Results:

  • The synthesized STHs demonstrated reversible swelling and deswelling in response to temperature changes.
  • Increased concentrations of HS and PEG led to enhanced microporous structures within the hydrogels.
  • The equilibrium swelling ratio (ESR) of the hydrogels increased with higher HS and PEG content.
  • Effective separation of BSA from the hydrogel matrix was achieved.

Conclusions:

  • The developed STHs exhibit tunable properties and temperature-dependent behavior suitable for separation applications.
  • The combination of HS and PEG significantly improves hydrogel microstructure and swelling capacity.
  • These cost-effective and high-performing STHs represent a promising biomaterial for protein separation technologies.