Table 3 Influence of hydrogel drying on the dimensions of the nanopillars (data reliability 95%).

From: Replica-mold nanopatterned PHEMA hydrogel surfaces for ophthalmic applications

Hydrogel

Inviolability

Time in air

Beam current

Measured

Height (nm)

Diameter (nm)

 

Fresh

2 h

42 pA

16 ± 5

160 ± 30

160 pA

43 ± 6

244 ± 27

Used

2 h + 2 h

42 pA

13.2 ± 1.6

152 ± 20

160 pA

31 ± 3

215 ± 17