Modeling of ionic hydrogel kinetics in buffered solutions

Richard R. Ohs, K. De Sudipto, N. R. Aluru

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2001 International Conference on Modeling and Simulation of Microsystems - MSM 2001
EditorsM. Laudon, B. Romanowicz
Pages7-10
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2001
Event2001 International Conference on Modeling and Simulation of Microsystems - MSM 2001 - Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Duration: Mar 19 2001Mar 21 2001

Publication series

Name2001 International Conference on Modeling and Simulation of Microsystems - MSM 2001

Other

Other2001 International Conference on Modeling and Simulation of Microsystems - MSM 2001
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHilton Head Island, SC
Period3/19/013/21/01

Keywords

  • Experiments
  • Hydrogels
  • Meshless method
  • Simulation
  • Swelling

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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