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pH- and Thermo-sensitive Hydrogel Nanoparticles

Sahoo1, De, Ghosh

  • 1Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110 007, India

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
|October 3, 1998
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pH- and temperature-sensitive hydrogel nanoparticles were developed for controlled release applications. These nanoparticles exhibit tunable release rates dependent on environmental pH and temperature, offering potential for targeted drug delivery systems.

Area of Science:

  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Hydrogel nanoparticles offer potential for controlled substance delivery.
  • Tuning nanoparticle properties is crucial for targeted applications.
  • Previous research has explored various stimuli-responsive hydrogels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize pH- and temperature-sensitive hydrogel nanoparticles.
  • To investigate the encapsulation and release kinetics of a model compound (FITC-dextran).
  • To evaluate the influence of pH and temperature on the release profile.

Main Methods:

  • Preparation of hydrogel nanoparticles via reverse micellar droplet method using vinylpyrrolidone (VP) and acrylic acid (AA) copolymers.
  • Cross-linking with NN' methylene bis acrylamide (MBA).

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  • Characterization of particle size, entrapment efficiency, and redispersion properties after lyophilization.
  • In vitro release studies of FITC-dextran under varying pH and temperature conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • Hydrogel nanoparticles with sizes up to 50 nm were successfully prepared.
    • High entrapment efficiency for FITC-dextran was achieved.
    • Lyophilized nanoparticles showed good redispersion properties.
    • FITC-dextran release was significantly dependent on pH and temperature, increasing with higher pH and temperature.

    Conclusions:

    • The synthesized hydrogel nanoparticles demonstrate effective pH and temperature sensitivity.
    • These nanoparticles exhibit controlled release characteristics suitable for various applications.
    • The tunable release profile makes them promising for advanced drug delivery systems.