Abstract
The present project describes the facile preparation of novel pH-sensitive bio-nanocomposite hydrogel beads based on chitosan (CH) and GO-Ag nanohybrid particles for controlled release of anti-cancer drugs such as doxorubicin (DOX). The loading efficiency of doxorubicin into test beads was measured via UV–vis spectroscopy analysis and was found to be high. The formation of silver nanoparticles on the GO sheets and structural characteristics were evaluated via FT-IR, TEM, XRD, and SEM techniques. In addition, the antibacterial activity, swelling and drug release profiles of prepared nanocomposite beads were evaluated. Also, in vitro drug release test was performed in order to investigate the efficiency of CH/GO-Ag nanocomposite hydrogel beads as a drug carrier for controlled release of anti-cancer drugs such as doxorubicin (DOX). A more sustained and controlled drug release profile was observed for CH/GO-Ag nanocomposite hydrogel beads that enhanced by increasing the GO-Ag nanohybrid particles content.
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