Table 1 Overview of material composition, mechanical properties, and swelling ratios.
From: Biomaterial-based sponge for efficient and environmentally sound removal of bacteria from water
Sample | Chitosan/GA molar ratio | Chitosan/cellulose weight ratio | Degree of swelling [g/g] | Stiffness (storage modulus) [kPa] | Young’s modulus Ec [kPa] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NPCHI | 1:1 | / | / | / | / |
CHI | 30:1 | / | 66 ± 1 | 3.1 | 5.1 |
QCHI45 | 6:1 | / | 78 ± 3 | 1.7 | 5.7 |
QCHI90 | 3:1 | / | 105 ± 7 | 1.2 | 2.1 |
CHI/Cell | 30:1 | 1:2 | 20 ± 2 | 27.3 | 47.0 |
QCHI45/Cell | 6:1 | 1:2 | 22 ± 1 | 22.5 | 37.3 |
QCHI90/Cell | 3:1 | 1:2 | 23 ± 1 | 5.3 | 10.3 |
