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This study developed UV-crosslinked hydrogels from PEGDA, gum arabic, betaine, and sodium alginate. The 10SA_15 formulation offered the best balance of stability and swelling for biomedical applications like drug delivery.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Bioanalytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Hydrogel matrices are crucial for bioanalytical applications.
  • Developing stable and functional hydrogels requires careful control of composition and processing.
  • Polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA) and sodium alginate are versatile biomaterials for hydrogel fabrication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize UV-crosslinked hydrogel matrices using PEGDA, gum arabic, betaine, and sodium alginate.
  • To evaluate the influence of sodium alginate content and UV exposure time on hydrogel properties.
  • To assess the suitability of these hydrogels for bioanalytical and biomedical applications.

Main Methods:

  • Physicochemical analyses including emulsion stability, FT-IR spectroscopy, swelling tests, pH monitoring, contact angle measurements, and SEM/optical microscopy.
  • Formulation of hydrogels with varying sodium alginate concentrations and UV polymerization times.
  • Evaluation of structural integrity and surface wettability.

Main Results:

  • Hydrogel properties were significantly influenced by alginate content and UV exposure time.
  • The 5SA_5 formulation exhibited the highest swelling ratio (2.32 g/g) but poor mechanical stability.
  • The 10SA_15 formulation demonstrated balanced performance with a swelling ratio of 1.92 g/g and maintained structural integrity.
  • Surface hydrophilicity ranged from 50° to 100°, with 10SA_5 showing the highest wettability (50°).

Conclusions:

  • UV-crosslinked hydrogels based on PEGDA, gum arabic, betaine, and sodium alginate show tunable properties.
  • The 10SA_15 formulation provides a promising platform with good stability and swelling characteristics.
  • These hydrogels are suitable for biomedical applications, including drug delivery and wound healing, due to their absorbent and stable nature.