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Table 2 Comparison of the obtained results and predicted outcomes of PEG hydrogels

From: Sustained release delivery of favipiravir through statistically optimized, chemically cross-linked, pH-sensitive, swellable hydrogel

Parameter

Predicted outcomes

Obtained results

Porosity

127.336%

85.19%

Gel fraction

97.812%

96.20%

Entrapment efficiency

98.654%

98.85%

Degree of swelling pH 6.8

2104.747%

1914%

Degree of swelling pH 7.2

2500.001%

2341%

Degree of swelling pH 1.2

128.607%

140%

In-vitro drug release

100.000%

99.25%