Table 1.
Polymer composition and Young’s modulus for hydrogel implants
| Gel Name | PC (wt%) | PEG (wt%) | Modulus (kPa) ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 20 | 1 | 3 ± 1 |
| B | 20 | 4 | 64 ± 4 |
| C | 20 | 6 | 165 ± 22 |
| D | 15 | 8 | 169 ± 25 |
| E | 8 | 12 | 161 ± 45 |
| 0 | 18.4 | 174 ± 34 |
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