2023
Overview
Water-soluble polymers for pharmaceutical applications are macromolecular compounds that dissolve in aqueous media and serve as excipients, drug carriers, or functional components in medicinal formulations. Research published in Polymer Science Research addresses the development of biodegradable polymer systems through chemical modification of natural polysaccharides, specifically examining graft copolymerization techniques that combine gum Arabic with polyethylene glycol to produce materials suitable for pharmaceutical use. This work focuses on synthetic strategies that enhance the functional properties of naturally derived polymers while maintaining biodegradability, a critical consideration for reducing environmental impact and improving biocompatibility in drug delivery systems. The topic holds significance because water-soluble polymers enable controlled release of active pharmaceutical ingredients, improve drug solubility and stability, and can be engineered to respond to physiological conditions. Natural polymer backbones such as gum Arabic offer advantages
Research published in this journal
1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.