| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10597412 | Carbohydrate Polymers | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Uniform fibers of calcium alginate gel were produced in a controlled manner. ⺠Effect of the concentration of alginate and Ca2+ on their mechanical properties. ⺠Increasing the Ca2+ the tensile stress increased up to a maximum around 1.4% or 127 mM. ⺠The maximum tensile stress is several times the stoichiometric requirement. ⺠The mechanical properties may be related to the number of “egg-box” sites formed.
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Authors
Teresa R. Cuadros, Olivier Skurtys, José M. Aguilera,