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Development and characterization of hydrogel carriers for modern agricultural applications
Mai, Thuy Ha ; Kalina, Michal (referee) ; Sedláček, Petr (advisor)
The bachelor thesis is focused on characterization of hydrogel carriers and their application in agriculture. Entrapment of active phase within the hydrogel matrix would allow release of its content in controlled rate. The theoretical part describes encapsulation techniques and suitable biocompatible materials involved in encapsulation. For the experimental part, the release of soil bacteria Cupriavidus necator H16 from alginate matrix was examined. The focus was on the release rate of bacteria via diffusion and later, on the release rate of bacteria encouraged by chemical or enzymatic reagents. Further modification of carrier was suggested by adding hydrophobic barrier composed of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB). The modified alginate beads seemed to be more resistant toward enzymatic or chemical agents, thus the process of the release was to some extent suppressed. This fact might suggest PHB as a possible vessel for optimization of controlled release system of hydrogel carriers.
Development and characterization of hydrogel carriers for modern agricultural applications
Mai, Thuy Ha ; Kalina, Michal (referee) ; Sedláček, Petr (advisor)
The bachelor thesis is focused on characterization of hydrogel carriers and their application in agriculture. Entrapment of active phase within the hydrogel matrix would allow release of its content in controlled rate. The theoretical part describes encapsulation techniques and suitable biocompatible materials involved in encapsulation. For the experimental part, the release of soil bacteria Cupriavidus necator H16 from alginate matrix was examined. The focus was on the release rate of bacteria via diffusion and later, on the release rate of bacteria encouraged by chemical or enzymatic reagents. Further modification of carrier was suggested by adding hydrophobic barrier composed of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB). The modified alginate beads seemed to be more resistant toward enzymatic or chemical agents, thus the process of the release was to some extent suppressed. This fact might suggest PHB as a possible vessel for optimization of controlled release system of hydrogel carriers.

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