Benzoylation of Iota Carrageenan: Development of a Stable, Conductive, and Hydrophobic Drug Carrier with Reduced Toxicity and Improved Gel-Forming Ability

Front Cover: Hydrocolloids become hydrophobic hydrocolloids by the benzoylation process of iota carrageenan. This alters the gelling network's morphology and makes the gel's center more hydrophobic than the parent polymer. This allows the gel to ensure the high bioavailability of the medicine, which does not dissolve in water and causes low bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs. More details can be found in article 2400017 by Priyank Purohit and co-workers.