When we want to prepare a Gel from two gelling agents, is it better to prepare their hydrogel separately and then mix them? or is it better to mix their dry powder and then prepare hydrogel? which one gives us a better gel structure?
The interaction of two gels and their self-organization occurs in the presence of water due to hydrophobic and hydrophilic interactions. Therefore, it is better to mix their aqueous solutions. In an aqueous solution, a nuclear quantum effect is possible.
Preprint Nuclear quantum effect in aqueous micellar surfactant solutions
This case depends on whether the gelling conditions of these two substances are the same or not, But in general, it is better to add the substances together in a solution state or add one of the powders to another solution considering the conditions of making the gel.