Mechanical properties of pHEMA hydrogels prepared with different water contents in reaction mixture
Water content in reaction mixture (%) | Tensile modulus (kPa) | Ultimate tensile strength (kPa) |
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44 | 548.6 ± 23.4 | 442.1 ± 75.1 |
50 | 570.9 ± 92.1 | 501.8 ± 93.7 |
55 | 431.4 ± 7.5 | 289.1 ± 13.7 |
58 | 383.2 ± 18.9 | 283.1 ± 35.1 |