TABLE 1.
Physical characteristics of the developed SSPS films as a function of SiO2 nanoparticle concentration*
| SiO2 content (%) | Thickness (mm) | Moisture content (%) | Water solubility (%) | WVP (×106 gm−1 s−1 pa−1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.201 ± 0.003a | 21.02 ± 0.04a | 70.07 ± 0.07a | 7.06 ± 0.249b |
| 5 | 0.180 ± 0.001b | 16.12 ± 0.11b | 68.64 ± 0.62b | 5.93 ± 0.005c |
| 10 | 0.161 ± 0.004c | 15.91 ± 0.02c | 65.90 ± 0.08c | 7.46 ± 0.017b |
| 15 | 0.142 ± 0.005d | 15.86 ± 0.06c | 65.45 ± 0.04c | 8.97 ± 0.004a |
*
a, b, c, and d: Different letters in the same column indicate significant differences at 5%.