期刊
COLLOID AND POLYMER SCIENCE
卷 299, 期 1, 页码 11-23出版社
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DOI: 10.1007/s00396-020-04763-9
关键词
Acrylate hydrogels; Microwave synthesis; Cellular structure; Swelling kinetics; Rheological properties
资金
- Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia [451-03-68/2020-14/200134]
In this study, poly(acrylamide-co-acrylic acid) hydrogels were synthesized using a one-step microwave method, which showed irregular cellular and porous structures. Swelling behavior of the hydrogels varied at different pH values and temperatures, indicating potential applications in fields such as drug delivery and tissue engineering. The rheological assessment of the hydrogels revealed a dominant elastic character and a three-dimensional internal structure.
Poly(acrylamide-co-acrylic acid) hydrogels are synthesized by free-radical polymerization in a microwave oven, in a one-step procedure that provides reduction in time, energy and resources in comparison with conventional heating in aqueous solution. Hydrogel microstructures are analysed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Dynamic swelling tests are carried out at three pH values (3.0, 10.0 and 7.0) and two temperatures (25 and 37 degrees C) considering the conditions for hydrogel application. SEM pictures indicate irregular cellular and porous structure of microwave synthesized hydrogels, obtained as a result of simultaneous polymerization and water evaporation. The results of swelling measurements show that the swelling ratio at pH 7.0 and 10.0 increases with increasing in acrylic acid amount, while at pH 3.0 decreases. Swelling rate is higher at physiological temperature, and solvent diffusion is relaxation-controlled. Swelling of hydrogels follows the second-order kinetics. Rheological behaviour of hydrogels has been assessed using the results of frequency and amplitude sweep tests applied at the systems in equilibrium swollen state. Obtained data reveal a dominant elastic character and a long linear viscoelastic region (up to 2000 Pa), as well as a similar three-dimensional internal structure of investigated hydrogels.
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