| HMP | Hydrogel microparticles |
| NaCMC | Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose |
| D.S. | Degree of substitution |
| SANS | Small-Angle Neutron Scattering |
| FTIR | Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy |
| PDMS | Polydimethylsiloxane |
| NOA81 | Norland Optical Adhesive 81 (Photoresist) |
| HMP | Hydrogel microparticles |
| NaCMC | Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose |
| D.S. | Degree of substitution |
| SANS | Small-Angle Neutron Scattering |
| FTIR | Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy |
| PDMS | Polydimethylsiloxane |
| NOA81 | Norland Optical Adhesive 81 (Photoresist) |