Table 2.
Gel point and Storage modulus variation based on the content of HA- and Gel-GMA in 10%GH-GMA composites
| Parameters | 3:1 GH-GMA | 5:1 GH-GMA | 7:1 GH-GMA | HA-GMA | Gel-GMA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA-GMA contents (w/v %) | 2.5 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 5 | 0 |
| Gel-GMA contents (w/v %) | 7.5 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 0 | 10 |
| Gel point time (m) | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 1.3 |
| Storage modulus G' (Pa) at gel point | 71.4 | 2 | 0.3 | 120.1 | 0.6 |
| Complex viscosity (Pa·s) at gel point | 11.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 27.0 | 0.1 |
| Equilibrium storage modulus G' (Pa) | 558.9 | 216.3 | 12.6 | 256.1 | 47.6 |
| Equilibrium loss modulus G'' (Pa) | 89.7 | 4.8 | 0.7 | 125.1 | 0.3 |
| Equilibrium complex viscosity (Pa·s) | 90.1 | 34.4 | 2.0 | 45.4 | 7.6 |