Journal
POLYMERS
Volume 4, Issue 2, Pages 1157-1169Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/polym4021157
Keywords
magnetic nanoparticles; magnetic hydrogel; functionalization of nanoparticles; voltammetry analysis of nanoparticles; AFM analysis
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- M. I. U. R. (Ministero Istruzione, Universita, Ricerca)
- F. I. R. B [RBAP11ZJFA]
- CIRCMSB
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Novel hybrid magnetic hydrogels have demonstrated their influence in several areas, particularly in biomedical science where these innovative materials are showing interesting applications for controlled drug delivery. A hybrid hydrogel with CoFe2O4 nanoparticles (NPs) as cross-linker agents of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) polymer was obtained with the aim of testing it as a system for controlled drug release. The NPs were functionalized with (3-aminopropyl)-trimethoxysilane (APTMS) in order to introduce-NH2 groups on the surface. Infrared spectroscopy, XPS and electrochemical analysis were performed to quantify the amino coating. The presence of magnetic nanoparticles makes the system suitable for an application with magnetic stimulus. Preliminary studies performed with alternating magnetic fields indicate a release of the drug-like molecules previously loaded in the matrix.
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