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. 2004 Sep 30;2004(4):219–226. doi: 10.1155/S1110724304308053

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