Finite Element Model of Polyelectrolyte Hydrogels Swelling - Comparison with Experiments

Robert A. Paxton; Ahmed M. Al-Jumaily

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.154.9

Paper Titles

Preface

Rapid Prototyping Methodologies for Ceramic Micro Components
p.1

Finite Element Model of Polyelectrolyte Hydrogels Swelling - Comparison with Experiments
p.9

Kinetics of Swelling and Drug Release from PNIPAAm/Alginate Stimuli Responsive Hydrogels
p.17

Differential Magnetoelastic Compressive Force Sensor Utilizing Two Amorphous Alloy Ring Cores
p.23

Measurements of Strain in Ceramic Components Using Magnetostrictive Delay Line
p.29

Magnetomechanical Properties of Terfenol-D Powder Composites
p.35

A Simulation Study of Magnetostrictive Material Terfenol-D in Automotive CNG Fuel Injection Actuation
p.41

SMA Thin Strip for Rotary-Driving Element
p.47

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Finite Element Model of Polyelectrolyte Hydrogels Swelling - Comparison with Experiments

Abstract:

The preliminary results of gel swelling experiments are reported, and then compared to predictions made by a recently-developed finite element model (FEM). This model utilises energy transport between different energy domains, and is being used to simulate gel swelling dynamics. Initial experiments have revealed the model does capture the general behaviour of polymer hydrogel swelling dynamics and further improvements are necessary for better accuracy.