Table 4.
Effect of the degree of crosslinking of PVP/PEO hydrogels prepared at different irradiation doses on the hydrocortisone bioconversion of PVP/PEO of (90 : 10) composition (Wt/Wt), copolymer concentration (20%).
| Adsorbed γ-rays (kGy) | Transformation mixture | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Residual cortisol (%) | Prednisolone | ||
| Yield (%) | Productivity (mg/L/h) | ||
| 10 | 49.0 | 44.4 | 1.85 |
| 20 | 17.5 | 62.8 | 2.61 |
| 30 | 31.0 | 48.7 | 2.03 |