The Use of AgNP-Containing Nanocomposites Based on Galactomannan and κ-Carrageenan for the Creation of Hydrogels with Antiradical Activity

Series of composites containing 2.5–17.0% Ag and consisting of spherical silver nanoparticles with sizes ranging from 5.1 to 18.3 nm and from 6.4 to 21.8 nm for GM- and κ-CG-based composites, respectively, were prepared using the reducing and stabilizing ability of the natural polysaccharides galact...

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Main Author: Marina Zvereva
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description Series of composites containing 2.5–17.0% Ag and consisting of spherical silver nanoparticles with sizes ranging from 5.1 to 18.3 nm and from 6.4 to 21.8 nm for GM- and κ-CG-based composites, respectively, were prepared using the reducing and stabilizing ability of the natural polysaccharides galactomannan (GM) and κ-carrageenan (κ-CG). The antiradical activity of the obtained composites was evaluated using the decolorization of ABTS+<sup>·</sup> solution. It was found that the IC<sub>50</sub> value of a composite’s aqueous solution depends on the type of stabilizing ligand, the amount of inorganic phases, and the average size of AgNPs, and varies in the range of 0.015–0.08 mg·mL<sup>−1</sup> and 0.03–0.59 mg·mL<sup>−1</sup> for GM-AgNPs − κ-CG-AgNPs composites, respectively. GM-AgNPs − κ-CG-AgNPs hydrogels were successfully prepared and characterized on the basis of composites containing 2.5% Ag (demonstrating the most pronounced antiradical activity in terms of IC<sub>50</sub> values per mole amount of Ag). It was found that the optimal ratio of composites that provided the best water-holding capacity and prolonged complete release of AgNPs from the hydrogel composition was 1:1. The influence of Ca<sup>2+</sup> cations on the co-gel formation of the GM-AgNPs − κ-CG-AgNPs system, as well as the expression of their water-holding capacity and the rate of AgNPs release from the hydrogel carrier, was evaluated.
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spelling doaj-art-26206bf3e9e8443c92780ebc92013d1b2025-08-20T02:00:46ZengMDPI AGGels2310-28612024-12-01101280010.3390/gels10120800The Use of AgNP-Containing Nanocomposites Based on Galactomannan and κ-Carrageenan for the Creation of Hydrogels with Antiradical ActivityMarina Zvereva0A.E. Favorsky Irkutsk Institute of Chemistry, 664033 Irkutsk, RussiaSeries of composites containing 2.5–17.0% Ag and consisting of spherical silver nanoparticles with sizes ranging from 5.1 to 18.3 nm and from 6.4 to 21.8 nm for GM- and κ-CG-based composites, respectively, were prepared using the reducing and stabilizing ability of the natural polysaccharides galactomannan (GM) and κ-carrageenan (κ-CG). The antiradical activity of the obtained composites was evaluated using the decolorization of ABTS+<sup>·</sup> solution. It was found that the IC<sub>50</sub> value of a composite’s aqueous solution depends on the type of stabilizing ligand, the amount of inorganic phases, and the average size of AgNPs, and varies in the range of 0.015–0.08 mg·mL<sup>−1</sup> and 0.03–0.59 mg·mL<sup>−1</sup> for GM-AgNPs − κ-CG-AgNPs composites, respectively. GM-AgNPs − κ-CG-AgNPs hydrogels were successfully prepared and characterized on the basis of composites containing 2.5% Ag (demonstrating the most pronounced antiradical activity in terms of IC<sub>50</sub> values per mole amount of Ag). It was found that the optimal ratio of composites that provided the best water-holding capacity and prolonged complete release of AgNPs from the hydrogel composition was 1:1. The influence of Ca<sup>2+</sup> cations on the co-gel formation of the GM-AgNPs − κ-CG-AgNPs system, as well as the expression of their water-holding capacity and the rate of AgNPs release from the hydrogel carrier, was evaluated.https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/10/12/800hydrogelscarrageenangalactomannansilver nanoparticlesantiradical activity
spellingShingle Marina Zvereva
The Use of AgNP-Containing Nanocomposites Based on Galactomannan and κ-Carrageenan for the Creation of Hydrogels with Antiradical Activity
Gels
hydrogels
carrageenan
galactomannan
silver nanoparticles
antiradical activity
title The Use of AgNP-Containing Nanocomposites Based on Galactomannan and κ-Carrageenan for the Creation of Hydrogels with Antiradical Activity
title_full The Use of AgNP-Containing Nanocomposites Based on Galactomannan and κ-Carrageenan for the Creation of Hydrogels with Antiradical Activity
title_fullStr The Use of AgNP-Containing Nanocomposites Based on Galactomannan and κ-Carrageenan for the Creation of Hydrogels with Antiradical Activity
title_full_unstemmed The Use of AgNP-Containing Nanocomposites Based on Galactomannan and κ-Carrageenan for the Creation of Hydrogels with Antiradical Activity
title_short The Use of AgNP-Containing Nanocomposites Based on Galactomannan and κ-Carrageenan for the Creation of Hydrogels with Antiradical Activity
title_sort use of agnp containing nanocomposites based on galactomannan and κ carrageenan for the creation of hydrogels with antiradical activity
topic hydrogels
carrageenan
galactomannan
silver nanoparticles
antiradical activity
url https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/10/12/800
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