Hydrogels hyaluronan-surfactant: phase diagram

This bachelor’s thesis deals with phase separation of the hyaluronan-cationic surfactant system in a model physiological solution of 0,15 M NaCl resulting in gel formation. The most widely used concentrations of hyaluronan and a wide range of surfactant concentrations was used to form the gel. We have investigated under which conditions the greatest amount of compacted gel was produced. It has been found that phase separation occurs over the entire concentration range. The largest amount of gel was formed at the highest concentration of both hyaluronan and surfactant. The results were plotted in well-arranged graphs. A hydrophobic colorant was used to indicate the presence of micellar formations and the results were depicted in a schematic phase diagram