Abstract
Discs of SBR containing Phytolacca dioica L. plant can be used to release saponin of the plant which has an efficient toxic effect on Bimpholaria alexandrine snails, the intermediate hosts of Schistosomiasis. Such a snail control system is used to protect the human beings from schistosomiasis. Schistosomiasis is a major health problem of increasing severity, especially in the developing countries. High abrasion furnace black (HAF) and hydrated silica (HISIL) are some inert fillers which improve the properties of rubber, and they play an important role in controlling the porosity of controlled release styrene butadiene rubber formulations containing Phytolacca dioica L. plant. Also, the leaching rate of saponin depends on the concentration of filler, type of water, temperature of the environment as well as surface to volume ratio of the discs. The scanning electron micrographs illustrate the cracks and pore structure which are formed after release of saponin. The leaching rate of saponin from SBR/HAF filled formulation is greater than the leaching rate from SBR/HISIL filled formulation.
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