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A Review of the Properties and Applications of Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA)
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In this paper, a review highlights the fundamental physical properties of PMMA, coupled with experimental evidence of its essential chemistry, such as solubility, hydrolysis, grafting, combustion reactions, reactions with amines, and thermal decomposition.Abstract:
Advances in the use of poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) have opened up a wide range of applications in the field of nanotechnology. The knowledge of the properties of PMMA has contributed a lot to the recent boosts in the synthesis, modification, and applications of the polymer. However, there is a need to condense these developments in the form of an article for better understanding and easy access. This review highlights the fundamental physical properties of PMMA, coupled with experimental evidence of its essential chemistry, such as solubility, hydrolysis, grafting, combustion reactions, reactions with amines, and thermal decomposition. The recent developments in the applications of PMMA in biomedical, optical, solar, sensors, battery electrolytes, nanotechnology, viscosity, pneumatic actuation, molecular separations, and polymer conductivity were also revealed.read more
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Properties of polymers
TL;DR: In this article, the role of phenolic antioxidants and their products in the long-term properties of polyolefins is discussed, as well as their role in the reinforcement of rubber by carbon black.
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Synergies of Electrochemical Metallization and Valance Change in All-Inorganic Perovskite Quantum Dots for Resistive Switching
Yan Wang,Ziyu Lv,Qiufan Liao,Haiquan Shan,Jinrui Chen,Ye Zhou,Li Zhou,Xiaoli Chen,Vellaisamy A. L. Roy,Zhanpeng Wang,Zong-Xiang Xu,Yu-Jia Zeng,Su-Ting Han +12 more
TL;DR: It is shown that formation and annihilation of metal conductive filaments and Br- ion vacancy filaments driven by an external electric field and light irradiation can lead to pronounced resistive-switching effects.
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Prosthodontic Applications of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA): An Update.
TL;DR: The present article comprehensively reviews various aspects and properties of PMMA biomaterials, mainly for prosthodontic applications and recent updates and modifications to enhance the physical and mechanical properties are discussed.
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A metal-organic framework with ultrahigh glass-forming ability
Ang Qiao,Thomas D. Bennett,Haizheng Tao,Andraž Krajnc,Gregor Mali,Cara M. Doherty,Aaron W. Thornton,John C. Mauro,John C. Mauro,John C. Mauro,G. Neville Greaves,G. Neville Greaves,G. Neville Greaves,Yuanzheng Yue,Yuanzheng Yue,Yuanzheng Yue +15 more
TL;DR: The discovery of a new series of tetrahedral glass systems, zeolitic imidazolate framework–62 (ZIF-62) [Zn(Im2−xbImx)], which have ultrahigh GFA, superior to any other known glass formers, is reported.
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Pharmapolymers in the 21st century: Synthetic polymers in drug delivery applications
Christoph Englert,Johannes C. Brendel,Tobias C. Majdanski,Turgay Yildirim,Stephanie Schubert,Michael Gottschaldt,Norbert Windhab,Ulrich S. Schubert +7 more
TL;DR: A link is created between the underlying chemical structures, the properties of the polymers, and their area of application, where they are often just known by their trade names or abbreviations and have the potential to make it to the market in future.
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