Abstract:Interpenetrating polymeric network (IPN) structures have been studied extensively as drug carriers to enhance the required therapeutic effect. In this study, IPNs were prepared in the form of cylindrical by using chitosan known to be biocompatible with the body, poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) (PNIPAM) which has temperature-sensitive nature, and poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP). N,N'-methylenebisacrylamide (MBA) and glutaraldehyde (GA) were selected as crosslinkers to clamp polymer chains. GA were used in differen… Show more
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