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| Hydrogelsa | Sericin hydrogel (2%, w/v) | Alginate hydrogel (2%, w/v) | Alginate hydrogel (4%, w/v) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compressive strength (kPa) | 55.539 ± 0.25 | 38.796 ± 0.448 | 35.287 ± 0.615 |
| Compressive modulus (kPa) | 1.679 ± 0.022 | 0.644 ± 0.051 | 6.836 ± 0.291 |
aThe hydrogels are 8 mm in thickness and 12 mm in diameter.
Date are shown as mean ± SD (n = 3 for each analysis).
