Macroscopic Pattern Formation of Alginate Gels in a Two-Dimensional System

Macroscopic spatial patterns were formed in calcium alginate gels when a drop of a calcium nitrate solution was placed on the center of a sodium alginate solution on a petri dish. These patterns have been classified into two groups. One is multi-concentric rings consisting of alternating cloudy and...

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Main Authors: Ryota Haraguchi, Yushi Oishi, Takayuki Narita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Gels
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/9/6/444