@inproceedings{24bf4a5e51944b049dcd4a6ec7ba0fd2,
title = "Modeling of ionic hydrogel kinetics in buffered solutions",
abstract = "In this paper, we present the meshless Finite Cloud Method (FCM) for the solution of a time-dependent partial differential equation governing ionic gel swelling. Using a point distribution, FCM constructs interpolation functions without assuming any connectivity between points. A collocation approach forces the unknowns at every point to satisfy the governing equation or boundary condition. To validate the model, a cylindrical hydrogel was fabricated and subjected to step changes in solution pH to characterize the hydrogel's dynamic behavior. The hydrogel's equilibrium behavior was matched using a thermodynamic model. Numerical results show good agreement with experimental data.",
keywords = "Experiments, Hydrogels, Meshless method, Simulation, Swelling",
author = "Ohs, {Richard R.} and {De Sudipto}, K. and Aluru, {N. R.}",
year = "2001",
month = dec,
day = "1",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0970827504",
series = "2001 International Conference on Modeling and Simulation of Microsystems - MSM 2001",
pages = "7--10",
editor = "M. Laudon and B. Romanowicz",
booktitle = "2001 International Conference on Modeling and Simulation of Microsystems - MSM 2001",
note = "2001 International Conference on Modeling and Simulation of Microsystems - MSM 2001 ; Conference date: 19-03-2001 Through 21-03-2001",
}