Table 2. Crystallinity and compressive strength of selected hydrogels.
PVA/borax | PVP content (wt%) | χc (%) | Strength ± standard error (MPa) |
---|---|---|---|
100:1 | 0.0 | 58.9 | 0.83 ± 0.01 |
100:1 | 2.0 | 40.4 | 1.23 ± 0.02 |
100:1 | 4.0 | 46.0 | 1.61 ± 0.01 |
100:1 | 6.0 | 50.5 | 0.85 ± 0.03 |
100:1 | 8.0 | 55.3 | 0.48 ± 0.01 |
200:1 | 4.0 | 50.6 | 1.45 ± 0.02 |
66.7:1 | 4.0 | 58.6 | 1.82 ± 0.01 |