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Development of Sodium Alginate Beads of Telmisartan Using Emulsion Gelation Method: Formulation and In-Vitro Characterization
Abstract: Introduction: The antihypertensive medication Telmisartan (TEL) is a member of BCS class II, which is distinguished by limited oral rate and extent and water solubility. By localizing the medication release in the stomach, gastro-retentive floating bead devices may be able to address the issues related to partial absorption and the low solubility of TEL. The preparation of TEL floating alginate beads was the aim of this investigation. The current work …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 13–21 Read article
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The Utilization of Oil Entrapped Floating Alginate Beads in a Gastroretentive Delivery System is Intended to Improve the Bioavailbility of Telmisartan Incorporating Principles of Bioinformatics
Abstract: Oil entrapped floating calcium alginate beads of Telmisartan were successfully prepared using sodium alginate as polymer and two different oil phases of mineral oil and olive oil by emulsion gelation method. The FT-IR spectra of final optimized formulation confirms no drug- polymer incompatibility. The floating time of beads was found to be more than 12 hrs suggesting that the method used for prepration was effective. The floating time of optimized …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 21–38 Read article
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Study on the Activity of Chitosan on Saccharomyces cerevisiae in Sodium Alginate Beads for Bioethanol Production from Mahula Flower
Abstract: In recent years, growing attention has been devoted to the conversion of biomass into ethanol, considered as the cleanest liquid fuel alternative to fossil fuels. Yeast cells under anaerobic conditions can be used to ferment glucose into ethanol. Many agro-industrial residues are excellent substrates for ethanol fermentation. The starter culture has a very important role to play as an intermediate to provide a desired inoculums size of viable cells for …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 41–46 Read article
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Novel Poly (Methyl Cellulose-G-Acrylamide)/Sodium Alginate Based Zeolite 4A Filled Mixed Matrix Membranes for The Separation of Water-Isopropyl Alcohol Mixtures by Pervaporation
Abstract: The Filled blend matrix membranes of (Methyl Cellulose-g-Acryl amide)/Sodium Alginate {(MC-g-AAm)/NaAlg} prepared via solution casting method by in situ incorporation with 4A zeolite particles in 5, 10 and 15 mass % with respect to the weight of (MC-g-AAm)/NaAlg membrane. Several analytical tools such as scanning electron microscope (SEM), atomic force microscope (AFM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) were …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 131–152 Read article
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Variation in Activity of Lipase Immobilized on Chitosan and Alginate Nanoparticles by Changing Concentration of the Preparatory Reagents
Abstract: Chitosan and alginate nanoparticles were prepared by ionic gelation method. The concentrations of each of the preparatory reagents (for chitosan: acetic acid, chitosan, sodium sulphate, glutaraldehyde and for alginate: calcium chloride, alginate, glutaraldehyde) were altered to check their consequences. Lipase was chemically crosslinked to these nanoparticles. Enzymatic assay was carried out for every alteration separately. To visualize the changes in each reagent at every step a precise table is incorporated …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Effect of Sodium Alginate Concentration on Size of Yeast Immobilized Particle and on Production of Bio-ethanol in a Packed-Bed Fermenter
Abstract: Biofuels are important because they replace the petroleum fuels or fossil fuels and especially ethanol and butanol contribute greatly to the mitigation of greenhouse gases emission, provide clean and sustainable energy source and reduce the consumption of crude oil. Current ethanol production processes using agricultural crops such as sugarcane and corn are well known, i.e., biochemical pathway and thermo-chemical pathway. However, in the biochemical pathway, the reactors used for fermentation …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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A Review on Sodium Alginate: A Natural Polymer
Abstract: Polymer is large molecules (macromolecule) of natural or synthetics substances, composed of many repeated subunits of monomers. It is broadly classified into three types namely natural polymers, semi-synthetic and synthetic polymers. Natural polymers are having the advantages of biocompatibility, biodegradability and safety over synthetic polymers. The natural polymers have different roles and applications in the pharmaceutical formulations such as binders, matrix formers or drug release modifiers, film coating formers, thickeners …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Evaluation of Antibiofilm Potential of Alginate Encapsulated Selenium Nanoparticles
Abstract: Biofilm interfere in antibiotic therapy, undergo gene transformation to become highly virulent, develop quorum sensing and protect bacteria from host immunity. To combat these biofilms the encapsulation method of nanoparticles formation using PEG can be used as they are better alternative to chemical and physical methods. In the present study, the antibiofilm and antioxidant properties of the selenium nanoparticles produced by using probiotics have been evaluated. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Innovative Biogas Strategies: Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Livestock Waste
Abstract: The goal of the study is to determine whether anaerobic co-digestion of cow dung can be used to produce biogas and whether adding sodium and calcium alginate directly to natural lagoon sediment can reduce sulphide concentrations. It was observed that one minute of focus Sodium and calcium alginate were added at the start of the anaerobic digestion cycle, which indicates a propensity to lower the system's hydrogen sulfide concentration and …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 40–45 Read article
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Investigation into the Use of Anaerobic Co-digestion of Cow Dung for Biogas Production
Abstract: The research is targeted on investigating the use anaerobic co-digestion of cow dung for biogas production, and to influence a decrease in the concentration of sulphide using direct inclusion of facultative lagoon sediment with sodium and calcium alginate. It was noted that 1 minute concentration of calcium alginate and sodium was introduced right from the beginning of the anaerobic digestion cycle shows the tendency to increase methane concentration and reduce …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Evaluation of Polysaccharide-Based Membranes for Transdermal Drug Delivery in Chronic Pain Management
Abstract: In order to improve treatment effectiveness and patient compliance, chronic pain management is still a major challenge in modern healthcare, requiring creative medication delivery methods. The potential of polysaccharide-based membranes for transdermal drug delivery is assessed in this work, with particular attention to chitosan, alginate, and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were two characterization techniques used to assess the membranes' physical and chemical …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Development, Characterization and Evaluation of Topical Gel of Clove Oil
Abstract: A wide choice of vehicles ranging from solid to semisolid forms has been used for skin care and of dermatological disease. High molecular-weight water-soluble polymers of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), gelatin, sodium alginate that possess very high viscosity, transparency, film forming properties at low concentration, are reported to be useful in formation of gel. In the present research work, gels of clove oil using different gel-forming agents such as sodium …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 Read article
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Development of 100% Biodegradable Sanitary Napkin from Pineapple Leaf Fiber with Antimicrobial Properties
Abstract: The necessity for the development of 100% biodegradable sanitary napkin is increasing as the earth is moving towards safer, sustainable, and eco-friendly planet. As the number of patients with cervical cancer and other reproductive tract infections are increasing day by day, it is necessary to implant organic and hygienic products on day to day basis. This is a safe and sufficient approach. The development of completely natural biodegradable sanitary napkin …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Enhanced Biodiesel Production Via Encapsulation of Yeast Cells in Biocompatible Polymers
Abstract: Yeast-based biodiesel production offers a sustainable alternative to conventional fossil fuels. However, factors like harsh environmental conditions and shear stress during processing can limit yeast cell viability and overall biodiesel yield. This study explores the potential of encapsulation technology using biocompatible polymers to improve yeast performance in biodiesel production. Encapsulation can create a protective barrier for yeast cells, shielding them from harsh environments and shear stress during processing. This protection …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 57–62 Read article
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Polysaccharide-Based Composite Materials for Hemostatic Applications in Trauma Care
Abstract: Uncontrolled hemorrhage remains one of the leading causes of preventable trauma-related mortality worldwide, highlighting the urgent need for rapid, effective, and biocompatible hemostatic materials. Polysaccharide-based composite biomaterials have emerged as promising candidates owing to their excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and intrinsic hemostatic properties. Natural polysaccharides, including chitosan, alginate, cellulose derivatives, starch, and hyaluronic acid, are increasingly combined with synthetic polymers, bioactive ceramics, metallic nanoparticles, and other functional additives to enhance mechanical …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Development and Assessment of Levetiracetam Microspheres Utilizing Synthetic and Natural Polymers: A Biomedical Engineering Perspective
Abstract: In the present study, comparative study of Levetiracetam loaded microspheres using Ethyl cellulose as synthetic and Sodium alginate as natural polymers was done. Solvent evaporation and ionic gelation technique has been successfully employed to produce Levetiracetam loaded ethyl cellulose and sodium alginate microspheres with optimal drug encapsulation that sustained the drug release over a period of time. Based on the pre-formulation studies E1 to E4 and S1 to S4 batches …
Published in International Journal of Biomedical Innovations and Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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Enzymatic Transesterification using Immobilized Lipase in Production of Biodiesel from Nannochloropsis Oculata
Abstract: The microalgae have higher photosynthetic efficiency, higher biomass production and faster growth compared to other energy crops. The growth of Nannochloropsis oculata was enhanced in 300mg/l of nitrogen concentration and the optimum temperature for growth is 25â—¦C. 38% of microalgal oil was extracted and then converted to biodiesel by enzymatic transesterification using an immobilized lipase (triacyl glycerol acylhydrolase, EC 3.1.1.3). In this study, expensive to produce biodiesel because of the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 Read article
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Development and Characterization of Mucoadhesive Microspheres Containing a Model Antidiabetic Drug
Abstract: The present work was envisaged to reduce the dosing frequency and improve patient compliance by designing and evaluating sustained release mucoadhesive (SRM) microspheres of metformin hydrochloride (MH) for an effective control of diabetes type-2. Microspheres were prepared by emulsification solvent evaporation method using sodium alginate, carbopol 934P (CP), and sodium carboxy methyl cellulose (SCMC) as a mucoadhesive polymers. The microspheres exhibits good mucoadhesive properties and showed high drug entrapment efficiency. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of Transdermal Drug Delivery of Piroxicam
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to formulate transdermal films loaded with Piroxicam (PX). Transdermal films were prepared by using sodium alginate (SA) and xanthan gum (XG) as biopolymers by varying the blend ratios viz., 10:0, 8:2, 6:4, 4:6 and 2:8 (w/w %) through solution casting method. The drug loaded membranes were evaluated for thickness, tensile behaviours, and content uniformity. In-vitro diffusion was determined by Franz diffusion cell. Piroxicam …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Enhancing Peptic Ulcer Therapy: Innovations in Mucoadhesive Drug Delivery
Abstract: Peptic ulcer disease is still a sincere gastrointestinal demand makes medication administration difficult because of the harsh and changing stomach environment. This paper investigates the potential of using mucoadhesive drug delivery devices to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of peptic ulcer therapies. Due to the inherent characteristics of mucoadhesive drug delivery systems, localized and sustained drug release is made possible by their extended contact and adherence to the gastrointestinal tract's …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 62–76 Read article