Table M1. Dimension (molecular weight, Mw) of dextrans employed to measure mesh sizes and parameters (intrinsic viscosity, η, and hydrodynamic radius, Rh) calculated with the equations 1.1 and 1.2.
| Mw (g/mol) | [η] (mL/g) | Rh (cm) | Rh (nm) | d (nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40k | 1.60E+01 | 4.67E-07 | 4.67 | 9.33 |
| 70k | 2.06E+01 | 6.12E-07 | 6.12 | 12.23 |
| 250k | 3.66E+01 | 1.13E-06 | 11.32 | 22.63 |
| 500k | 4.99E+01 | 1.58E-06 | 15.82 | 31.64 |
| 2000k | 9.32E+01 | 3.09E-06 | 30.92 | 61.83 |