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Usage of Mathematical Modeling and Optimization in Development of Hydrogel Medical Dressings Production

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: In connection with the significant complication of research objects of technological systems and the considerable increase in expenses for carrying out experimental research, improving the mathematical modeling methods of these systems is a current problem. By using the means of mathematical modeling and optimization, the calculation of the main technological parameters of the formation method of film hydrogel products based on silver-filled copolymers of 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate with polyvinylpyrrolidone was performed. The technological parameters of the polymerization processes, chemical reduction of silver ions, and centrifugal formation of the film cloth were substantiated. These are the components of the technological process, which occurs in one stage in the form of a centrifugal unit. By using the obtained results, silver-filled films were obtained, which are characterized by unique properties and can be used in the treatment of trophic ulcers of lower limbs.

Source: Electronics

DOI: 10.3390/electronics10050620

Authors: Oleksandr Grytsenko, Petro Pukach, Oleh Suberlyak, Nataliya Shakhovska, Vincent Karovič Jr.

Institutions: Lviv Polytechnic National University, Comenius University Bratislava

Language: English

Topic: Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,944

Funders: National Research Foundation of Ukraine, National Research Foundation, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine