Ram Saraswat

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What happens to hydrogels when they are dried ?

After I prepare the agarose hydrogel, I store them in PBS for 24h, then weigh them. Let this weight be called W0. Then I let the hydrogel dry for about 20h. Then, I put the hydrogel for another...

22 March 2018 5,052 8 View

Should the polymer concentration for hydrogels be more or less than the polymer solubility value?

Hi All, I am trying to prepare a chitosan hydrogel. Let's say the solubility of my hydrogel is 10mg/mL in 1M Acetic Acid Solution. Conceptually, if I want to obtain a hydrogel by dissolving...

31 January 2018 653 3 View

What are some of the quick and convenient ways to determine the stability and water content of hydrogels?

I am able to prepare the desired hydrogels, but not able to determine quick ways to obtain the stability and water content for my hydrogels after its preparation.

28 January 2018 9,923 4 View