[Retracted] Process Optimization for Development of Guar Gum-Based Biodegradable Hydrogel Film Using Response Surface Methodology

Table 4

Optimum values of developed hydrogel film.

Parameters	Optimum values
Initiator (mg/100 mL GS)	0.15
Cross linker (mg/100 mL GS)	0.02
Glycerol concentration (mL/100 mL GS)	2.88
Biodegradation (% wt. loss)	21.49
Color difference (∆E)	5.46
Hardness (N)	122.98
Swelling index (%)	213.44
Film transparency (per mm thickness) %	59.36

GS: Gum solution.