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Force-Clamp Rheometry for Characterizing Protein-based Hydrogels

Force-Clamp Rheometry for Characterizing Protein-based Hydrogels

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August 21, 2018

DOI:

10.3791/58280-v

DOI:
10.3791/58280-v

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09:55 min
August 21, 2018

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1Department of Physics,University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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A new force-clamp rheometry technique is used to investigate the mechanical properties of low-volume protein-based hydrogel samples tethered between a voice-coil motor and a force sensor. An analog proportional-integral-derivative (PID) system allows for the 'clamping' of the force experienced to the desired protocol.

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Khoury, L. R., Nowitzke, J., Dahal, N., Shmilovich, K., Eis, A., Popa, I. Force-Clamp Rheometry for Characterizing Protein-based Hydrogels. J. Vis. Exp. (138), e58280, doi:10.3791/58280 (2018).

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