Table 2.
Mean values of water sorption, solubility and net water uptake of adhesive polymers
| Water sorption (%) | Solubility (%) | Water Uptake (%)a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C0 | 9.87 (0.29) | 0.52 (0.07) | 10.39 |
| C8 | 9.66 (0.26) | 1.13 (0.10) | 10.79 |
| C16 | 15.26 (0.33) | 1.59 (0.29) | 16.85 |
| E0 | 8.92 (0.09)* | 0.46 (0.14) | 9.38 |
| E8 | 9.01 (0.33)** | 1.10 (0.26) | 10.11 |
| E16 | 14.17 (0.19)# | 1.27 (0.22) | 15.44 |
Values are mean (S.D.) for n=4, percent change in weight.
a
Water uptake is represented by the sum of water sorption and solubility.
*
Significantly (p < 0.05) different from control C0
**
significantly (p < 0.05) different from control C8
#
significantly (p < 0.05) different from control C16.