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. 2015 Sep 6;12(110):20150509. doi: 10.1098/rsif.2015.0509

Figure 6.

Figure 6.

(a) Degradation study of AlgNbgCa and AlgCa 2D scaffolds showed no significant weight loss until the end of the study. Degradation study of AlgNbgCu and AlgCu 2D scaffolds showed that 2D scaffolds degraded at a higher rate than AlgNbgCa and AlgCa 2D scaffolds, which was more notable after day 40. (b) Swelling study of AlgNbgCa and AlgCa 2D scaffolds showed a weight gain of about 100%. Swelling study of AlgNbgCu and AlgCu 2D scaffolds showed no significant changes in their weight. (c) Whereas the pH values of the buffer solution where AlgCa and AlgNbgCa 2D scaffolds were immersed showed a slight increase, the pH values of the buffer solution where AlgNbgCu and AlgCu 2D scaffolds were immersed did not vary significantly. Average values ± s.e.m. are shown in all the graphics. (Online version in colour.)