ISSN:
0021-8995
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
The copolymers of poly[HEMA-co-(PVA-AA)] and poly[HEMA-co-(PVA-MA)] were synthesized and characterized. The presence of PVA-AA in the copolymer increased the mechanical strength but decreased the water content of the material. The presence of PVA-MA, on the other hand, caused a decrease of mechanical strength and an increase of water content. The ionization of acidic group in poly[HEMA-co-(PVA-MA)] resulted in the swelling of the copolymer, and the swelling extent was controlled by the change of pH. Both copolymers have great potential in biomedical application. © 1992 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Additional Material:
6 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1992.070461109
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