Hydrogel rheology characterizes the mechanical viscoelastic properties of hydrogels used in tissue engineering, drug delivery, and biomedical devices. By measuring storage modulus (elastic component), loss modulus (viscous component), and their frequency dependence, practitioners assess gel stiffness, degradation, and suitability for specific applications.
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