Formulation and Assessment of Hydrogel

Author(s)	Mr. JEGADEESH SHANMUGANATHAN, Ms. DEEPA SIVAGURUNATHAN, Mr. KAVIN PARAMESWARAN, Ms. SOWMIYA MURUGAN, Mr. VENU GOPAL SUNDARAMORTHY, Mrs. THANGA LAKSHMI PONRAJ
Country	India
Abstract	Hydrogels are three-dimensional hydrophilic polymer networks that can retain huge amounts of water, giving them a soft, tissue-like texture. Their biocompatibility, physicochemical properties, and capacity to respond to environmental stimuli make them extremely flexible in biomedical, pharmacological, and industrial applications. This article examines hydrogel classification according to source and crosslinking method, preparation procedures, and essential physical and chemical features. Hydrogel synthesis can be achieved by several processes, including chemical and physical procedures. Assessment characteristics include swelling behavior, solubility, pore size, rheology, and biocompatibility testing. Furthermore, a broad range of hydrogel applications, including medication administration (oral, ophthalmic, transdermal, and across the blood-brain barrier), wound healing, and tissue engineering, highlights their importance as next-generation smart biomaterials.
Keywords	Hydrogel, mechanical, biocompatible, interpenetrating network, homopolymer, co-polymer, and swelling.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-01-12
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.58060

About IJFMR Fees & Payment Current Issue Publication Archive	Submit Research Paper Track Submission Status Publication Guidelines Publication Ethics Peer Review & Plagiarism	Join as a Reviewer Editors & Reviewers Reviewer Referral Program Get Reviewer Membership Certi.	Website/Journal Policies Usage Policy Content Policies Privacy Policy

Contact Us		+91-9687-828-838	editor@ijfmr.com

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research