Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(24), P. 11651 - 11651
Published: Dec. 13, 2024
Polymethyl
methacrylate
(PMMA)
bone
cement
has
been
a
transformative
material
in
orthopedics
since
its
introduction
the
mid-20th
century.
Originally
used
dental
medicine,
PMMA
was
adopted
for
orthopedic
applications
by
Sir
John
Charnley
1950s,
significantly
enhancing
joint
replacement
surgeries.
The
primary
appeal
of
lies
biocompatibility,
mechanical
strength,
and
ease
handling,
making
it
favored
choice
various
procedures,
including
arthroplasties
limb-salvage
However,
exothermic
polymerization
process
poses
risk
thermal
necrosis
surrounding
tissue,
as
local
temperatures
can
exceed
70
°C,
causing
damage
to
osteocytes.
Research
sought
mitigate
these
risks
optimizing
mixing
techniques,
reducing
mantle
thickness,
incorporating
cooling
methods.
Recent
advancements,
such
use
phase-change
materials
(PCMs)
alternative
monomers,
have
shown
promise
lowering
peak
during
polymerization.
Other
strategies
include
pre-cooling
prosthetic
components
using
composite
cement.
Despite
innovations,
managing
balance
between
minimizing
heat
generation
maintaining
properties
remains
challenge.
impact
is
significant,
compromising
implant
stability
osseointegration.
Understanding
complex
interactions
PMMA’s
clinical
outcomes
essential
improving
surgical
practices
patient
recovery.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 384 - 384
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Poly(methyl
methacrylate)
(PMMA)
polymer
has
unlocked
new
frontiers
in
the
field
of
nanotechnology
and
is
suitable
for
a
wide
range
applications.
However,
its
optical
band
gap
limits
use
optoelectronics.
This
study
aims
to
ascertain
influence
varying
montmorillonite
magnetite
ratios
on
properties
electrospun
PMMA
nanofibres
produced
from
solution.
The
were
characterised
using
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
atomic
force
microscopy
(AFM),
scanning
electron
(SEM),
X-ray
diffractometry
(XRD),
energy-dispersive
(EDX),
spectroscopic
ellipsometry,
UV-Vis
(UV-Vis).
XRD
analysis
revealed
successful
incorporation
within
matrix,
with
diameters
ranging
203
328
nm.
altered
light
absorption
characteristics
PMMA,
resulting
increased
ultraviolet
visible
regions
compared
pristine
reduction
4.9
eV
2.5
eV.
These
findings
suggest
that
host
matrix
magnetite.
observed
also
indicate
suitability
materials
optoelectronic
applications,
including
chemical
sensors
protective
UV
coatings.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 635 - 635
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Amphiphilic
statistical
copolymers
can
be
utilized
for
the
formulation
of
nanocarriers
drug
delivery
insoluble
substances.
Oligoethylene
glycol
methylether
methacrylate
and
methyl
are
two
biocompatible
monomers
that
used
biological
applications.
In
this
work,
synthesis
linear
poly(oligoethylene
methacrylate-co-methyl
methacrylate),
P(OEGMA-co-MMA),
via
reversible
addition
fragmentation
chain
transfer
(RAFT)
polymerization
is
reported.
P(OEGMA-co-MMA)
with
different
comonomer
compositions
were
synthesized
characterized
by
size
exclusion
chromatography
(SEC),
1H-NMR,
ATR-FTIR
spectroscopy.
Self-assembly
studies
carried
out
dissolution
polymers
in
water
co-solvent
protocol.
For
characterization
formed
nanoaggregates,
DLS,
zeta
potential,
fluorescence
spectroscopy
(FS)
experiments
performed.
Such
measurements
delineate
association
into
aggregates
structural
characteristics
dependent
on
copolymer
composition.
order
to
investigate
encapsulation
properties
nanoparticles,
curcumin
quercetin
loaded
them.
The
protocol
was
followed
varying
concentrations
drugs.
Nanocarrier
confirmed
DLS
while
UV-Vis
FS
revealed
loading
optical
drug-loaded
nanosystems
each
case.
maximum
efficiency
found
54%
49%
quercetin.
all
nanocarriers,
preliminary
qualitive
biocompatibility
conducted
FBS
medium
aqueous
solutions
which
resulted
no
significant
interactions
between
serum
proteins.
Novel
fabricated
as
a
first
step
utilization
these
nanomedicine.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3
Published: March 3, 2025
Solar
(photovoltaic)-agriculture
practices
have
experienced
notable
progress
across
several
countries
over
the
past
few
decades,
creating
a
field
widely
known
as
agrivoltaics.
This
co-location
practice
has
proved
effective
for
certain
crops
that
prefer
partial
shade
like
tomatoes,
lettuce,
and
peppers,
although
it
is
less
needing
more
sun.
Availability
of
natural
sunlight
with
specific
spectral
signature
necessary
agricultural
many
plant
species
require
an
optimum-level
quality
photosynthesis.
The
goal
this
work
to
model
validate
ground-level
irradiance
semi-transparent
bifacial
solar
collector
equipped
custom
reflector.
By
introducing
intentional
gaps
between
opaque
cells,
we
hope
allow
50%
visible
light
pass
through
module.
Additionally,
technology
could
reduce
soil
temperature
by
2°
C,
improve
moisture
retention,
enhance
yield
providing
radiation.
In
our
model,
can
calculate
total
plants
function
cell
distribution,
material
absorption,
height
panel
time
year
spatial
resolution
0.0625
m2.
When
comparing
theoretical
estimates
experimental
measurements
photosynthetically
active
radiation
(PAR),
find
discrepancy
32-48%,
19-38%
after
correction
TMY
data.
Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 21
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Analyzing
the
chemical
composition
of
different
kinds
acrylic
cement
is
necessary
to
understand
their
properties
and
suitability
for
curing
bone
defects.
Conducting
various
tests
can
give
valuable
insight
into
composition,
viscosity,
performance
characteristics
each
kind
cement,
Therefore,
our
study
aimed
find
safety
standards
effectiveness
these
products
medical
applications.
The
polymeric
characterization
was
determined
by
Nuclear
Magnetic
Resonance
(H-NMR)
spectroscopy
Fourier-transform
infrared
(FTIR).
Additionally,
gel
permeation
chromatography
(GPC)
used
determine
molecular
weight
poly
methyl
methacrylate
(PMMA),
which
between
4000
6000
Mw.
presence
(MMA)
monomer
observed
in
all
within
two
minutes
using
gas
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
(GC-MS).
Moreover,
images
radiopaque
compounds
were
evaluated
Field
emission
scanning
electron
microscopy
(FESEM)
Energy
Dispersive
X-ray
(EDAX-MAP).
glass
transition
(Tg)
temperature
conducted
differential
calorimetry
(DCS)
analysis
type
cement.
In
addition,
setting
time
spinal
cord
measured
be
more
than
ten
minutes.
percentage
benzoyl
peroxide
titration,
ranging
from
0.6%
6%.
cytotoxicity
studies
on
human
osteoblasts
(MG63)
cell
culture.
this
study,
we
tried
make
a
trend
line
evaluation
types
that
would
applicable
both
regulatory
buddies
researchers
field.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(2), P. 382 - 382
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Infections
continue
to
pose
significant
challenges
in
dentistry,
necessitating
the
development
of
innovative
solutions
that
can
effectively
address
these
issues.
This
study
focuses
on
creating
coatings
made
from
polymethyl
methacrylate
(PMMA)
enriched
with
zinc
oxide-silver
composite
nanoparticles,
layered
Ti6Al4V-titanium
alloy
substrates.
The
application
materials
aims
create
a
solution
for
abutments
utilized
complete
dental
implant
systems,
representing
area
most
susceptible
bacterial
infections.
nanoparticles
were
synthesized
using
hydrothermal
method,
optimized
through
specific
temperature
and
pressure
parameters
achieve
effective
morphologies
sizes
enhance
antibacterial
efficacy.
layers
applied
titanium
substrate
spin
coating
technique,
chosen
its
advantages
compatibility
involved.
Comprehensive
analyses
conducted
antimicrobial
powders,
including
X-ray
diffraction,
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
scanning
electron
microscopy,
energy-dispersive
spectroscopy.
Furthermore,
PMMA-based
incorporating
evaluated
ensure
uniformity
homogeneity
across
surface
by
IR
mapping
SBF
immersion-SEM
analysis.
activity
samples
was
demonstrated
impressive
results
against
Staphylococcus
aureus,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Candida
albicans,
as
assessed
biofilm
modulation
studies.
biocompatibility
validated
vitro
cell-based
assays,
which
excellent
between
human
preosteoblasts,
confirming
their
potential
suitability
future
use
implants.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Abstract
Traditional
mechanical
methods
for
implant
and
bone
cement
removal
during
total
hip
arthroplasty
(THA)
revision
surgeries
typically
lead
to
surrounding
tissue
damage
increased
risk
of
femoral
fractures.
Transcutaneous
induction
heating
is
a
promising
new
approach
as
it
causes
softening
the
thermoplastic
cement,
thus
prevents
increases
stability
post-revision.
However,
precise
knowledge
heat
transfer
between
necessary
minimize
thermal
tissues.
In
this
context,
contact
conductance
(TCC)
at
interface
Co28Cr6Mo
stems
PMMA-based
key
issue.
The
present
study
addresses
challenge
measuring
TCC
by
proposing
an
inverse
method
determination
using
infrared
thermography
measurements
process
finite
element
simulation
with
variable
parameter
TCC.
Results
indicate
values
3,125
±
275
Wm
−
2
K
1
dry
interfaces
5,100
300
wet
interfaces.
influence
conduction
on
surface
temperature
significant,
impacting
measured
temperatures
15–19%
23–30%
These
findings
are
crucial
design
procedures
minimization
assisted
THA
revisions.