Table 1 The surface energy of polyaniline cryogel.

From: Polyaniline cryogels: Biocompatibility of novel conducting macroporous material

γ tot (mN m−1)

γ LW (mN m−1)

γ AB (mN m−1)

θ W (deg)

θ E (deg)

θ M (deg)

47.6

20.5

27.1

1.66 (<15)

1.99 (<15)

74.2

  1. Total surface energy, γ tot, dispersive component of surface energy, γ LW, acid–base component of surface energy (polar), γ AB, and contact angles, θ, determined using deionized water (W), ethylene glycol (E), and methylene iodide (M) as wetting agents.
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