Figure 3.
Preparation and mechanical performance CS-PPPDA&PPP-PA gels. (A) FT-IR spectra to show the interactions between CS and PA. (B) General observation of strong, tough and elastic CS-PPPDA&PPP-PA gel. (C) Compressive strength of CS-PPPDA&PPP-PA gel with different PA concentration. (D) Loading–unloading compression tests and the corresponding calculated toughness. (E) Fracture strain of CS-PPPDA&PPP-PA gel with different PA concentration. (F) Elasticity tests.