α |
Gel elasticity-associated coefficient
(dimensionless) |
T |
Temperature (K) |
Nx |
Degree of polymerization between crosslinks
in a network (dimensionless). 0 <
Nx. |
V/Vi |
Gel volume ratio with reference to the
initially (fully) swollen state (dimensionless). For deswelling
(shrinking), 0 < V/Vi ≤
1. |
rpolym |
Doping ratio of thermoresponsive pNIPAM
to tissue-derived biopolymer in a gel (dimensionless). 0 <
rpolym =
VNIPA/Vbio ≤
1. |