Table 2. Average diameter, alignment angle and dispersion for Gly–Chi NFs, non-neutralized (NN) and after neutralization (N), at the different concentrations of glycerol. Data = mean ± SEM, n = 3.
| Glycerol concentration (%) | Condition | Diameter (nm) | Alignment angle (°) | Dispersion (°) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No glycerol | NN | 181 ± 45 | 3.4 ± 2.7 | 9.0 ± 4.0 |
| N | No fibers | No fibers | No fibers | |
| 10 | NN | No fibers | No fibers | No fibers |
| N | No fibers | No fibers | No fibers | |
| 5 | NN | 315 ± 115 | 2.6 ± 2.2 | 13.3 ± 9.1 |
| N | No fibers | No fibers | No fibers | |
| 2 | NN | 184 ± 2 | 2.5 ± 0.6 | 9.5 ± 1.2 |
| N | 179 ± 3 | 4.6 ± 0.9 | 14.2 ± 1.3 |