Studies on novel radiopaque methyl methacrylate: glycidyl methacrylate based polymer for biomedical applications.

dc.contributorDawlee, S
dc.contributorJayakrishnan, A
dc.contributorJayabalan, M
dc.date.accessioned2012-12-04T11:45:19Z
dc.date.available2012-12-04T11:45:19Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractA new class of radiopaque copolymer using methyl methacrylate (MMA) and glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) monomers was synthesized and characterized. The copolymer was made radiopaque by the epoxide ring opening of GMA using the catalyst o-phenylenediamine and the subsequent covalent attachment of elemental iodine. The copolymer was characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra, energy dispersive X-ray analysis using environmental scanning electron microscope (EDAX), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). X-ray visibility of the copolymer was checked by X-radiography. Blood compatibility and cytotoxicity of the newly synthesized copolymer were also evaluated. The iodinated copolymer was thermally stable, blood compatible, non-cytotoxic, and highly radiopaque. The presence of bulky iodine group created a new copolymer with modified properties for potential use in biomedical applications.
dc.identifier.citationJournal of materials science. Materials in medicine. 20 Suppl 1; ; S243-50en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.sctimst.ac.in/handle/123456789/1093
dc.publisherJournal of materials science. Materials in medicine
dc.subjectBiomaterials
dc.titleStudies on novel radiopaque methyl methacrylate: glycidyl methacrylate based polymer for biomedical applications.
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