Diffusion Wave Spectroscopy Microrheological Characterization of Gelling Agarose Solutions
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This work investigated the gelation kinetics and mechanical properties of agarose hydrogels studied at different concentrations (in the range 1-5 g/L) and temperatures. Rheological measurements were performed by diffusing wave spectroscopy (DWS) using polystyrene and titanium dioxide particles as probes. The study emphasized the influence of gelation kinetics on the mechanical behavior of the hydrogels. The results showed that the gel properties were closely related to the thermal history and aging time of the samples. The insights gained from this study are critical for optimizing the performance of agarose hydrogels in specific applications and highlight the importance of controlling the concentration and thermal conditions during hydrogel preparation.
Source: Polymers
Authors: Nuria Mancebo, Ramon G. Rubio, Francisco Ortega, Carlo Carbone, Eduardo Guzmán, Fernando Martínez-Pedrero, Miguel A. Rubio
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Medicine
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,069
Awards: G1175115578, G1217062153, G121809054, G1706747005, G1855990336, G2262748287, G2309174360, G2660406951, G279363373, G300979063, G34346518, G3480869486, G3690828678, G425668148, G430777504, Dynamics of dense nanosuspensions: a pathway to novel functional materials, G5080475149, G5421974903, G5805502524, G7084143925, G7361182115, G8109986872, G8684520763, G897484643, G99296377
OpenAlex ID: W4402819186