Preparation of a Bioactive Poly(methyl methacrylate)/Silica Nanocomposite

The nanocomposite of a poly(methyl methacrylate)/silica containing calcium salt was synthesized through the sol–gel method. Methyl methacrylate was co‐polymerized with 3‐(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate and then co‐condensed with tetraethyl orthosilicate and calcium nitrate tetrahydrate. Low cry...

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Published in:Journal of the American Ceramic Society 2002-05, Vol.85 (5), p.1318-1320
Main Authors: Rhee, Sang-Hoon, Choi, Je-Yong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
Body fluids
Calcium compounds
Composites
Copolymerization
Crystalline materials
Exact sciences and technology
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Hydroxyapatite
Medical sciences
nanocomposites
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Polymethyl methacrylates
Salts
Silica
sol-gel
Sol-gels
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Synthesis (chemical)
Technology of polymers
Technology. Biomaterials. Equipments
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Summary:The nanocomposite of a poly(methyl methacrylate)/silica containing calcium salt was synthesized through the sol–gel method. Methyl methacrylate was co‐polymerized with 3‐(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate and then co‐condensed with tetraethyl orthosilicate and calcium nitrate tetrahydrate. Low crystalline hydroxycarbonate apatite was successfully formed on the surface after soaking in simulated body fluid for 1 week at 36.5°C. This study demonstrates that this nanocomposite may be used as a bioactive bone substitute or filler for poly(methyl methacrylate) bone cement.
ISSN:0002-7820
1551-2916
DOI:10.1111/j.1151-2916.2002.tb00269.x