Table 1.
Sample specifications and composition *, γi (the strain at which G′ = G″ in amplitude sweep test) and tanδ (at 37 °C, 1 rad/s).
| w BSA | % wt. Polymer ** | % wt. BSA | γi (%) | tanδ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 100 | 0 | 685 | 0.094 |
| 0.01 | 99 | 1 | 745 | 0.084 |
| 0.05 | 95 | 5 | 705 | 0.077 |
| 0.1 | 90 | 10 | 667 | 0.092 |
| 0.2 | 80 | 20 | 640 | 0.125 |
| 0.3 | 70 | 30 | 562 | 0.180 |
| 0.4 | 60 | 40 | 472 | 0.164 |
| 0.5 | 50 | 50 | 402 | 0.185 |
| 0.6 | 40 | 60 | 260 | 0.175 |
| 0.7 | 30 | 70 | 152 | 0.171 |
| 0.8 | 20 | 80 | 72 | 0.215 |
| 0.9 | 10 | 90 | 31 | 0.376 |
* The initial solutions contain 5 g/dL polymer, 5 g/dL BSA and 1 mmol/L GSH; ** Polymer = mixture of 10% HPC and 90% PVA (wt./wt.).