Table 3.
Taguchi L9 OA Response Values and (S/N) Ratios for DMPs of the Prepared Blank Hydrogels (See Tables 1 and 2)
| Formula No. | Mean pH* | (S/N) Ratio for Mean pH | Mean η (cP) at γ of 192 s−1* | (S/N) Ratio for Mean η at γ of 192 s−1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-1 | 3.87 ± 0.01 | 11.75 | 5214.06 ± 156.89 | 74.34 |
| F-2 | 4.09 ± 0.05 | 12.23 | 6767.19 ± 156.89 | 76.61 |
| F-3 | 4.23 ± 0.03 | 12.53 | 7765.62 ± 313.78 | 77.80 |
| F-4 | 4.47 ± 0.02 | 13.01 | 5103.12 ± 313.78 | 74.16 |
| F-5 | 4.55 ± 0.03 | 13.16 | 6101.56 ± 470.67 | 75.71 |
| F-6 | 4.37 ± 0.04 | 12.81 | 7321.87 ± 313.78 | 77.29 |
| F-7 | 4.97 ± 0.04 | 13.93 | 14,200.00 ± 1568.89 | 83.04 |
| F-8 | 4.73 ± 0.05 | 13.50 | 16,085.94 ± 1412.01 | 84.13 |
| F-9 | 4.91 ± 0.02 | 13.82 | 17,971.88 ± 313.78 | 85.09 |
Notes: *Each value represents the mean ± SD (n=3).
Abbreviations: cP, centipoise; DMPs, dependently measured parameters; OA, orthogonal array; (S/N), signal-to-noise ratio; η, viscosity; γ, shear rate.