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Volume or mass and viscoelastic changes in Os(byp)(2)ClPyCH2NH2-poly(allyla
mine) hydrogel (Os-PAA) cross-linked with glucose oxidase (GOx), have been
measured by studying the electroacoustic impedance at 10 MHz. Film thicknes
s and shear modulus have been obtained from imaginary and real components o
f the EQCM acoustic impedance in transient (cyclic voltammetry and chronoam
perometry) as well as steady state oxidation and reduction of the hydrogel.
Swelling of the film during Os-II oxidation resulted in mass uptake and de
crease of shear modulus. These quantities depend only on the degree of poly
mer oxidation and not on film history or kinetics. Gravimetry beyond the Sa
uerbrey mass limit could be realized by use of Martin's viscoelastic model
to treat the quartz crystal impedance.