TGel
TGel, also known as temperature-sensitive gel, is a type of gel that undergoes a phase transition in response to changes in temperature. This transition typically involves a shift from a sol (liquid-like) state to a gel (solid-like) state, or vice versa, at a specific temperature range. The phase transition temperature can be fine-tuned by adjusting the gel's composition, such as the concentration of the gelling agent or the presence of additives.
TGels are widely used in various applications due to their unique properties. In the pharmaceutical industry,
The most common type of TGel is based on polysaccharides, such as agar, carrageenan, and gellan gum.
The study of TGels involves understanding the underlying mechanisms of their phase transitions, which are influenced