Abstracts of the 1st International Online Conference on Gels

Methods: Coa-ASC16 PEG was prepared at 2.5% (w/v) using a mixture of PEG 400 and water in a 4:1 ratio.ASC16 was dissolved in PEG 400 in glass tubes and heated to 64 • C until complete solubilization was achieved (≤2 min).The mixture was then cooled to 40 • C and allowed to reach thermal equilibrium, after which OVPs dissolved in water were added and mixed for 10 s (Coa-ASC16 PEG/OVP ).The formulation was characterized using dynamic rotational rheology tests, a three-interval thixotropy test (3ITT), encapsulation efficiency measurements, and in vitro release assays.Results: Coa-ASC16 PEG/OVP demonstrated high encapsulation efficiency (96.42 ± 1.06%), retained stability under protein overload, and enabled a sustained release of OVP over time (23.41 ± 6.12% at 360 min).Rheological analyses confirmed its viscoelastic behavior, while 3ITT revealed a robust capacity to recover the original viscosity following mechanical stress.Conclusions: Coa-ASC16 PEG represents a simple, low-cost platform with favorable rheological properties and high protein loading capacity.Its ability to withstand mechanical stress while providing sustained release highlights its potential as a controlled-release system for biomolecules, with potential applications in biomedical research. Gelation of Solvents with Amphiphilic