Table 2 Volume calculated by using Eq. (2) and shrinkage percentage, with standard deviation calculated for a student law of 0.95
From: Comparison of polymers to enhance mechanical properties of microneedles for bio-medical applications
Master mould | Volume (106 µm3) | V/V total | Shrinkage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
148 | |||
HA | |||
1%(w/w) | 142 ± 0.02 | 0.96 | 3.6 |
3%(w/w) | 134 ± 0.003 | 0.91 | 8.9 |
5%(w/w) | 144 ± 0.001 | 0.98 | 2.4 |
CMC | |||
1%(w/w) | 150 ± 0.003 | 1.02 | 0.0 |
3%(w/w) | 137 ± 0.003 | 0.93 | 7.2 |
5%(w/w) | 105 ± 0.006 | 0.71 | 28.6 |
Alginate | |||
1%(w/w) | 128 ± 0.2 | 0.87 | 13.0 |
3%(w/w) | 115 ± 0.003 | 0.78 | 21.8 |
5%(w/w) | 105 ± 0.003 | 0.71 | 29.2 |