scholarly journals Guar gum (GG) / Methylcellulose (MC) Blends and their Composites with Maghemite Nanoparticles

Miscibility of polymers decides the applicability of the resulting blends and immiscible polymer blends can be made compatible with suitable compatibilizer. Miscibility of blends of guar gum (GG) and methyl cellulose (MC) in common solvent water were studied by refractive index, density, ultrasonic velocity, and dilute solution viscometry methods at 30°C and 40°C. Based on these measurements, it is found that the polymer blend of GG/MC is immiscible. The effect of compatibilization with 0.02 wt% maghemite nanoparticle was studied in aqueous solution and found that 10/90 GG/MC blend is miscible in the presence of maghemite. Solution cast technique was used to prepare thin films of GG/MC blend – maghemite composite and characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) method.

2011 ◽  
Vol 284-286 ◽  
pp. 1707-1712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Sheng Chen ◽  
Jiang Nan Shen ◽  
Jun Hong Qiu

Miscibility of ternary polymer blends composed of poly(ethyleneimine) (PEI), poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), and carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) was investigated by dilute-solution viscometry, FTIR spectrum, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) techniques. The results of these measurements indicate that PEG is immiscible in the ternary CMCS/PEI/PEG polymer blend.


Author(s):  
K. Pallavi ◽  
T. Pallavi

Objective: The main aim of the present research was to develop an oral fast dissolving polymeric film (FDF) with good mechanical properties, faster disintegration and dissolution when placed on the tongue.Methods: Eletriptan hydrobromide is prescribed for the treatment of mild to a moderate migraine. The polymers selected for preparing films were Pullulan, Maltodextrin (MDX), Acacia, Sodium alginate (SA), Locust bean gum (LBG), Guar gum (GG), Xanthan gum (XG), Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), Polyvinyl pyrrolidine (PVP), Hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) E5, and HPMC E15. Twelve sets of films FN1–FN12 were prepared by solvent casting method with Pullulan and combination of Acacia, MDX, SA, LBG, GG, XG, PVA, PVP, HPMC E5 and HPMC E15. Five sets of films FS1–FS5 were prepared using synthetic polymers like PVA, PVP, HPMC E5 and HPMC E15.Results: From all the prepared polymer formulations, FN2, FN8, and FS3 were selected based on disintegration time, and drug release and amongst this three FN2 was optimised based on its disintegration time (D. T). The percent drug release of the optimised film was compared with the percent release of the pure drug.Conclusion: The optimised formulation had a D. T of 16 s and a percent drug release of 97.5% in 10 min in pH 6.8 phosphate buffer and 100.6% drug release in 10 min in 0.1N HCl.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Siti Mariah Mohd Yasin ◽  
Mohd Rafie Johan

This work represents thermal study of PEO-based polymer electrolyte films that were prepared by the solution cast technique. The melting temperature Tm, glass transition temperature Tg and degree of crystallinity χc were measured by diffraction scanning calorimetry (DSC). Thermogravimetric (TGA) was used to determine the initial and final degradation temperatures. The structural was also performed to characterize the vibrational wavelength and phase characteristic (crystalline/amorphous). While the morphological study was emphasized to examine the features appearance for pure polymer electrolyte system as well as after addition salt, plasticizer and filler. The zirconium oxide particles were measured after the milling process by using the transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and the particles obtained in the range of 9 – 54 nanometer size.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oon Lee Kang ◽  
Azizan Ahmad ◽  
Nur Hasyareeda Hassan ◽  
Usman Ali Rana

In the present research, [MG49-LiClO4]:[HNO3-THF/TiO2-SiO2] and [MG49-LiClO4]:[ClHNO2-THF/TiO2-SiO2] polymer electrolytes were first prepared through simple stepwise in situ techniques: sol-gel technique and solution-cast technique. [MG49-LiClO4]:[HNO3-THF/TiO2-SiO2] and [MG49-LiClO4]:[ClHNO2-THF/TiO2-SiO2] polymer electrolytes were then characterized through different experimental techniques. [MG49-LiClO4]:[HNO3-THF/TiO2-SiO2] and [MG49-LiClO4]:[ClHNO2-THF/TiO2-SiO2] polymer electrolytes had exhibited significant structural changes upon different salt concentrations. In the present investigation, [MG49-LiClO4]:[HNO3-THF/TiO2-SiO2] and [MG49-LiClO4]:[ClHNO2-THF/TiO2-SiO2] polymer electrolytes had attained maximum ionic conductivities (σ~10-7 S/cm at ambient temperature; 10−4 S/cm at 100°C) upon 25 wt.% salt insertion. [MG49-LiClO4]:[HNO3-THF/TiO2-SiO2] and [MG49-LiClO4]:[ClHNO2-THF/TiO2-SiO2] polymer electrolytes had exhibited distinct conduction mechanisms in similar experimental configuration. [MG49-LiClO4]:[HNO3-THF/TiO2-SiO2] and [MG49-LiClO4]:[ClHNO2-THF/TiO2-SiO2] polymer electrolytes had exhibited different stability characteristics over certain operational condition.


2015 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 689-698 ◽  
Author(s):  
Singh Sudarshan ◽  
Bothara Sunil B

The mucilage (MMZ) extracted from the seeds of Manilkara zapota(Linn.) P. Royen syn. using maceration techniques was evaluated for mucoadhesive strength by various in vitro and in vivo methods. The result showed that mucoadhesive strength of seeds mucilage have comparable property toward natural and synthetic polymers such as Guar Gum and hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC E5LV) under the experimental conditions used in this study. Briefly, it could be concluded that the seed mucilage of Manilkara zapota can be used as a pharmaceutical excipient in oral mucoadhesive drug delivery systems. Further, it may be appropriate to study the changes in these properties after chemical modifications.


2011 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alka G. Boricha ◽  
Zagabathuni Venkata Panchakshari Murthy

Abstract Dilute solution viscometry method is used for studying viscosity behavior of newly prepared N,O-carboxymethyl chitosan (NOCC), cellulose acetate (CA), and their blends at different compositions (0/10, 2/8, 4/6, 5/5, 6/4, 8/2, 10/0). In this method, reduced viscosity (η sp/c) and inherent viscosity (ln η rel/c) of the given polymer sample have been determined by measuring the flow time of the polymer sample in acetone solvent. Huggins (k) and Kraemer coefficients (k′) for given polymer-solvent system are calculated from the extrapolation of plots (η sp/c) versus(c) and (ln η rel/c) versus(c). The miscibility of this polymer system is determined using different criteria such as Δb, Δb′, , interaction parameter Δ[η], thermodynamic parameter α, and modified thermodynamic parameter β. Based on the positive or negative sign of this criteria, miscibility of the polymer system is investigated. The results of the dilute solution viscometry method suggested that the NOCC/CA blends are miscible at the compositions range of 4/6, 5/5, 6/4, and 8/2 and completely immiscible at the 2/8 composition. The results are also supported by Fourier transform infrared analyses of all the compositions.


1960 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 1092-1113
Author(s):  
Thor L. Smith ◽  
Alan B. Magnusson

Abstract In recent years, as a result of pioneering work in Germany and England, diisocyanate-linked polymers have assumed increasing industrial importance. Special interest is being shown in elastomers and foams, although studies of fibers and plastics are continuing. These several classes of diisocyanate-linked polymers, with their markedly different mechanical properties, are possible because substances having two or more groups containing active hydrogen can potentially be linked by diisocyanates to yield a polymer. Since a great number of such substances exist, data which show relationships between polymer structure and mechanical properties have practical importance as well as theoretical interest. The first paper of this series on diisocyanate-linked polymers discussed the dilute solution properties of linear polymers prepared from toluene-2,4-diisocyanate and polyoxypropylene glycol 2025 (PPG). This paper discusses the properties of one class of diisocyanate-linked elastomers prepared by a one-step cast technique, i.e., all reactants are mixed together initially and then allowed to cure. Although these polyurethane elastomers have relatively poor mechanical properties as compared with certain other types of polyurethane elastomers, they are useful in applications where high tensile strength, tear resistance, and ultimate elongation are not required. They also constitute a class of polyurethane polymers convenient for use in studying relationships between chemical structure and mechanical properties.


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document