Formation of sterculia polysaccharide networks by gamma rays induced graft copolymerization for biomedical applications

- Radiation dose from 8.42 to 50.54 kGy during polymerization.
- Swelling of the hydrogels increased with increase in feed sterculia.
- Increase in radiation dose decreased the swelling of hydrogel due higher crosslinking.
- Release of drug occurred through non-Fickian diffusion mechanism.