Constant

Definition

k₁; k₂

Each constant is related to the characteristics of the macromolecular network of the cement matrix and the daptomycin

n₁; n₂; C; d

An exponent that denotes that the mechanism of release of the daptomycin from the cement matrix is a diffusion process

b; A

Each is a term that characterizes the initial burst of the daptomycin from the cement

B; n₃

Each term is associated with a Noyes-Whitney dissolution process [41] of the daptomycin within the cement matrix

k₃

A term whose value is related to the initial loading of the daptomycin in the cement

τ

A time constant related to the mechanism of release of the daptomycin from the cement