Publications by authors named "Jia Huey Poh"
Int J Biol Macromol
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- Hydrogels made from unbleached cellulose from oil palm empty fruit bunches are being explored for skin drug delivery as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional bleached cellulose.
- The study assessed the impact of different alkali solvent compositions on hydrogel formation, primarily focusing on sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and urea.
- Results showed that the optimal mixture (7% NaOH and 4% urea) produced highly soluble hydrogels with excellent swelling ability and low toxicity, effectively delivering over 80% of ibuprofen for skin permeation.
