Table 2.
Yield strain, storage modulus (G′) and loss tangent (tan δ) for emulsion gels fabricated from non-sonicated and sonicated GPPI at different ultrasonic amplitudes and times (f = 1 Hz).
| Amplitude (%) | Time (min) | Yield strain (%) | G′ (Pa) | tan δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | – | 20 ± 1.4f | 1475 ± 63i | 0.135 ± 7 × 10-3 a |
| 25 | 5 | 25 ± 1.5e | 1967 ± 32 g | 0.045 ± 2 × 10-2b |
| 10 | 31 ± 2.0 d | 2017 ± 20d | 0.045 ± 3 × 10-3b | |
| 20 | 33 ± 2.1d | 2139 ± 39e | 0.043 ± 7 × 10-3b | |
| 50 | 5 | 31 ± 1.8d | 2039 ± 22d | 0.031 ± 1 × 10-2cd |
| 10 | 31 ± 1.4d | 2089 ± 47d | 0.032 ± 1 × 10-2c | |
| 20 | 37 ± 2.2c | 2280 ± 70c | 0.028 ± 2 × 10-2 d | |
| 75 | 5 | 39 ± 2.0bc | 2346 ± 47c | 0.030 ± 7 × 10-3cd |
| 10 | 49 ± 2.4a | 3822 ± 22a | 0.028 ± 7 × 10-3 d | |
| 20 | 41 ± 0.4b | 2539 ± 39b | 0.032 ± 7 × 10-3c |