Table 2 Different CH-based hydrogel samples prepared via changing feeding ratios of GMA monomer, MBA cross-linker, and GO nano-filler and their water absorbencies.

From: Synthesis of two novel bio-based hydrogels using sodium alginate and chitosan and their proficiency in physical immobilization of enzymes

Entry

GMA/chitosan (v/w%)

GO (w/w%)

MBA/chitosan (w/w%)

WA (g/g)

C1

0.01

0

5

15.7

C2

0.01

0

10

14.2

C3

0.01

0

15

12.3

C4

0.015

0

5

11.9

C5

0.02

0

5

9.1

C6

0.02

0

10

16.3

C7

0.025

0

10

8.7

C8

0.02

2

10

9.5

C9

0.02

4

10

6.8

C10

0.02

8

10

5.4