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Preparation of a bioactive poly(methyl methacrylate)/silica nanocomposite

  • Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology
  • The American Ceramic Society

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1318-1320
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the American Ceramic Society
Volume85
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2002

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