Design and Preparation of Synthetic Hydrogels by Redox Initiation via Free Radical Polymerisation for Biomedical Use as Wound Dressings

2012 ◽  
Vol 506 ◽  
pp. 315-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Witthayaprapakorn ◽  
Robert Molloy
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Free Radical ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Ferrous Sulphate ◽  
Wound Dressings ◽  
Redox Initiation ◽  
Degree Burn ◽  
Radical Polymerisation ◽  
Moist Environment ◽  
Synthetic Hydrogels

Design and preparation of synthetic hydrogels for biomedical use as wound dressings were studied. A partially hydrated hydrogel of sodium salt of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid (Na-AMPS) was prepared by redox initiation via free radical polymerisation in aqueous solution. In this reaction, of 40% w/v Na-AMPS aqueous solution was prepared, with 1.0% by mole of monomer ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDM) as crosslinker, and potassium persulfate (K2S2O8) as the free radical initiator at a concentration of 0.5% mol monomer with potassium metabisulfite (K2S2O5) and ferrous sulphate (FeSO4) as coinitiator. The results showed that the hydrogel sheets gave good coherency, transparency, flexibility, high oxygen permeability, good skin adhesion and were non-toxic. The water properties of the hydrogel sheets (absorption, retention, water vapour transmission rate) were balanced which can maintain the moist environment of the wound. It is concluded that Na-AMPS hydrogels have properties which show potential for biomedical use as a wound dressing for second degree burn.

scholarly journals New Hyaluronic Acid/Polyethylene Oxide-Based Electrospun Nanofibers: Design, Characterization and In Vitro Biological Evaluation

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1291
Author(s):  
Oana Maria Ionescu ◽  
Arn Mignon ◽  
Andreea Teodora Iacob ◽  
Natalia Simionescu ◽  
Luminita Georgeta Confederat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hyaluronic Acid ◽  
Ethylene Oxide ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Wound Dressings ◽  
Calendula Officinalis ◽  
Active Components ◽  
Poly Ethylene Oxide ◽  
Nanofiber Membranes ◽  
Poly Ethylene

Natural compounds have been used as wound-healing promoters and are also present in today’s clinical proceedings. In this research, different natural active components such as propolis, Manuka honey, insulin, L-arginine, and Calendula officinalis infusion were included into hyaluronic acid/poly(ethylene)oxide-based electrospun nanofiber membranes to design innovative wound-dressing biomaterials. Morphology and average fiber diameter were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. Chemical composition was proved by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, which indicated successful incorporation of the active components. The nanofiber membranes with propolis and Calendula officinalis showed best antioxidant activity, cytocompatibility, and antimicrobial properties against pathogen strains Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and had an average diameter of 217 ± 19 nm with smooth surface aspect. Water vapor transmission rate was in agreement with the range suitable for preventing infections or wound dehydration (~5000 g/m2 24 h). Therefore, the developed hyaluronic acid/poly(ethylene)oxide nanofibers with additional natural components showed favorable features for clinical use as wound dressings.

Rheokinetics of free-radical polymerization of acrylamide in an aqueous solution

1997 ◽  
Vol 37 (8) ◽  
pp. 1331-1338 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. G. Kulichikhin ◽  
A. Ya. Malkin ◽  
O. M. Polushkina ◽  
V. G. Kulichikhin
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Free Radical ◽  
Radical Polymerization ◽  
Free Radical Polymerization

Article

1998 ◽  
Vol 76 (7) ◽  
pp. 1064-1069 ◽  
Author(s):  
X -Z Zhang ◽  
R C Francis ◽  
D B Dutton ◽  
R T Hill
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Free Radicals ◽  
Free Radical ◽  
Peracetic Acid ◽  
Kinetic Data ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Similar Type ◽  
Pulp Fibers ◽  
Radical Decomposition ◽  
Wood Pulps

Peracetic acid (Pa) is now being used for totally chlorine-free delignification and bleaching of wood pulps. During the process, metals desorb from the pulp fibers into the aqueous solution. Of the relevant metals in bleaching systems, cobalt(II) and vanadium(V) are the most potent in wastefully decomposing Pa to O2. In the present study, radical scavenging by N,N'-(5-nitro-1,3-phenylene)-bisglutaramide (GAMID) indicates that free-radical mechanisms are operative. Kinetic data support a free-radical decomposition mechanism previously described for Co(II). A similar type of mechanism, involving VO(OH)2(aq) and VO(OH)3(aq), is postulated to partially explain catalysis by vanadium.Key words: peracetic acid, peroxymonosulfuric acid, transition metals, free radicals, acetoxy radical, peracetoxy radical.

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