Table 1.
Water swelling of alginate hydrogels stabilized by divalent cations.
| Cation | Water Swelling (%) |
|---|---|
| Ca2+ | 287 |
| Mn2+ | 408 |
| Ni2+ | 432 |
| Cu2+ | 409 |
| Zn2+ | 250 |
| Ba2+ | 323 |
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