PARAS successfully carried out radiation processing of plant-based hydrogel formulations as part of ongoing academic research collaborations. The first set of hydrogel samples was irradiated for the School of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of the Punjab, supporting their research activities in advanced biomaterials.
The second set of samples was received from the Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), COMSATS University, where extensive research is being conducted on various hydrogel systems. These included wet hydrogels based on gelatin, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and hydroxyapatite, as well as dried hydrogels composed of PVA–chitosan and PVA–starch–tannic acid formulations.
Radiation processing was performed to enhance material properties while ensuring controlled modification without the use of chemical cross-linkers. This collaboration reflects PARAS’s commitment to supporting academic institutions and advancing research in biomedical and polymeric materials through safe, precise, and innovative irradiation technologies.