Synthesis and characterization of a hydrogel with therapeutic applications

Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi. 2006 Jan-Mar;110(1):228-31.

Abstract

The study presents the synthesis of an acrylamide polymeric hydrogel in aqueous solution by copolymerization concomitant with a crosslinking process using a bifunctional co-monomer with a redox initiation system--potassium peroxo-disulphate/ascorbic acid. The swelling kinetics as well the characterization of structure through optical microscopy was performed. The synthesized polymeric gel shows temperature sensitivity, maintaining low temperatures for a prolonged period of time. Thus, the material is assessed as an inner material in thermo sensitive packs to be applied in pain therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Acrylamide / chemical synthesis
  • Acrylic Resins / therapeutic use*
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Humans
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / chemical synthesis*
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / therapeutic use
  • Hyperthermia, Induced / methods*
  • Pain Management*
  • Polymers / chemical synthesis

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polymers
  • polyacrylamide gels
  • Acrylamide
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate