Preparation and characterization of free films of high amylose/pectin mixtures cross-linked with sodium trimetaphosphate
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2012-11-01
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Prezotti, Fabiola Garavello [UNESP]
Meneguin, Andreia Bagliotti [UNESP]
Evangelista, Raul Cesar [UNESP]
Cury, Beatriz Stringhetti Ferreira [UNESP]
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Informa Healthcare
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High amylose and pectin were mixed at 1: 1 mass ratio and cross-linked with sodium trimetaphosphate (STMP) in alkaline medium. Films were prepared from aqueous dispersions of these cross-linked polymer blend at three different concentrations (3, 4 and 5%), by solvent casting method. Characterization of the films included thickness, surface morphology, water uptake, water vapor permeability (WVP), tensile strength measurements and enzymatic digestion. The cross-linking allowed to obtain films with improved mechanical properties and reduced WVP. The high resistance to enzymatic digestion exhibited by these films represents a promising approach to their application in the development of colon drug delivery systems.
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Thickness, water uptake, water vapor permeability, mechanical properties, controlled release, colon
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Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy. London: Informa Healthcare, v. 38, n. 11, p. 1354-1359, 2012.