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*The general protocol for film preparation described on [[User:Moira_M._Esson/Notebook/CHEM-581/2012/08/29|2012/08/29]] was followed. The necessary amount of clay was added in the correct ratio. All films were prepared on a 0.5g scale. The films were placed in a freezer at -20°C immediately after pouring. These films will undergo the cyclic freeze-thaw procedure used for hydrogel preparation.
*The general protocol for film preparation described on [[User:Moira_M._Esson/Notebook/CHEM-581/2012/08/29|2012/08/29]] was followed. The necessary amount of clay was added in the correct ratio. All films were prepared on a 0.5g scale. The films were placed in a freezer at -20°C immediately after pouring. These films will undergo the cyclic freeze-thaw procedure used for hydrogel preparation.
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Table 1. Film Preparation
Table 2. Film Preparation
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Objectives

  1. Finish PVA/clay film preparation.
  2. Finish preparing DSC samples.
  3. Run DSC.
  4. Run X-ray on prepared microspheres with a 50:50 ratio of PVA/clay.
  5. Add deionized H2O to all prepared hydrogels in preparation for DSC.
  6. View prepared microspheres under microscope.


DSC

  • The general protocol for DSC was used
  • Specific DSC parameters and protocols set to analyze PVA/clay samples were:
   # Equilibrate sample at ~ -40°C
   # Ramp sample temperature up from 20-240°C
   # Ramp sample temperature down from 20-(-40°C)
   # Repeat segment #2 again


Table 1. DSC sample preparation

Sample Name Sample Mass (mg) Pan / Lid Mass (mg)
90:10 PVOH 146K 50% CEC NaMT 3.10 49.78
90:10 PVOH 146K NaMT 3.01 49.99


Film Preparation

  • The general protocol for film preparation described on 2012/08/29 was followed. The necessary amount of clay was added in the correct ratio. All films were prepared on a 0.5g scale. The films were placed in a freezer at -20°C immediately after pouring. These films will undergo the cyclic freeze-thaw procedure used for hydrogel preparation.


Table 2. Film Preparation

PVOH vs. Clay Ratio Clay Selection PVOH 146K Mass (g) Actual Clay Mass (g) H2O Added (mL)
50:50 NaMT 0.26260 0.24770 8.0
90:10 NaMT 0.40100 0.12140 8.0
50:50 Laponite 0.24750 0.24580 8.0
90:10 Laponite 0.40580 0.10910 8.0
90:10 110% CEC Laponite w/ DMHXLBR 0.25080 0.24850 8.0
50:50 110% CEC Laponite w/ DMHXLBR 0.39820 0.10840 8.0




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