Project Overview
This project explores controlled release of therapeutics is an important strategy to treat diseases. At the end of this term, the group will understand the basic concept of structure-property relationships in materials and how to control therapeutic release by adjusting the structure of hydrogel materials that encapsulate therapeutics inside. The group will be using an Alginate base and are expected to analyze and adjust specific, physical properties in order to demonstrate a controlled release of a medicinal drug.
Our Proposal
We have decided to shift our focus to a pill that releases caffeine, a stimulant for various systems in the body. It will be comprised of alginate gel and diffuse a water based caffeine solution.To show the diffusion once the gel in the "stomach", we will be developing a strong acid-weak base solution to simulate average pH in the stomach. Once placed in this acidic environment, the gel will release caffeine, which is visible in the clear test tube this reaction will occur in.
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