Research Article

Synthesis and Optimization of Deesterified Acacia-Alginate Nanohydrogel for Amethopterin Delivery

Table 1

Process parameters and their levels for Taguchi L16 experimental design.

S. no.ParametersLevel 1Level 2Level 3Levels 4

1DEA solution concentration (w/v %)0.0080.0160.0240.032
2Alginate molecular weight (MW)36912
3ATN/DEA ratio (w/w %)1 : 41 : 81 : 121 : 16