introduction:packaging is an important factor in food industry and is dominated by petroleum-derived polymers. therefore, the amount of research involving the production and characterization of biodegradable films has increased substantially, mainly due to interest in minimizing the ecological impact caused by the use of synthetic packaging materials. several biopolymers have been exploited to ...

1. Abstract: The objective of this work was to develop suitable film formulations of ketorolac tromethamine (KT) for transdermal use and to investigate the effect of film composition and permeation enhancers on the in-vitro release and skin permeation of the drug. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), sodium carboxymethylcellulose (NaCMC), and chitosan were used as film-forming polymers. The adhesive hydrop...

Polymer film dosage forms of local anesthetics have been developed. Drug release from polymeric forms is investigated. Drug containing polymeric films shows a high initial release rate and the matrix-controlled release for more 6-8 h. The release data depends on drug loading and polymer structure. The possibility of application of polyvinyl alcohol for prolongation of anesthetics is show.

Octyl enamine-grafted acetoacetylated polyvinyl alcohol film (AAPVA x –OA) with a “soft-core–hard-sheath” layered structure was prepared through simple soaking. The shows excellent mechanical property and good programmable shape deformation.

Silk sericin (SS) is a glue-like protein from silkworm cocoon. With its outstanding moisturization and activation collagen synthesis properties, silk protein is applied for wound healing. Since wound dressing in film preparation can facilitate patients’ convenience and reduce risk of wound contraction, SS and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films were prepared with various concentrations of SS. Their p...

The oxygen transmission rate of a PET coated film showed 37-fold decrease using dispersion LDH nanosheets in polyvinyl alcohol that was prior aged for 8 weeks compared to the with equivalent freshly prepared LDH/PVA dispersion.

An emerging herbal product ‘Aloe vera’ is most widely utilized for skin treatments due to its gel-components of the plant are known heal from a variety minor ailments. In depth experimental attempts with Aloe vera (AV), MMT (Clay) and PVA (Poly vinyl alcohol) blend gel were prepared using solution cast method. AV very versatile plant, benefits well known. have gained popularity internal externa...