Physical, mechanical, thermal, and dynamic characterization of carbon nanotubes incorporated poly(methyl methacrylate)-based denture implant

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (28) ◽  
pp. 3931-3940 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eraj Humayun Mirza ◽  
Aftab Ahmed Khan ◽  
Mohamad Ahmed El-Sharawy ◽  
Abdulaziz Al-Khureif ◽  
Saleh Al-Hijji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Denture Base ◽  
Poly Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Thermal Changes ◽  
Transfer Capability ◽  
Base Polymer ◽  
Walled Cnts

The objective of this study was targeted to synthesize and characterize a carbon nanotubes (CNTs) incorporated poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)-based denture polymer. Two experimental denture base polymers were fabricated either by incorporating single-walled CNTs (SWCNTs) (SW-group) or multi-walled CNTs (MWCNTs) (MW-group). In both groups, 0.5 wt% of the CNTs were incorporated into MMA monomer. Using a commercially available heat-cured PMMA (Interacryl Hot, Interdent, Opekarniska, Slovenia), a polymer-to-monomer ratio of 3:1 was used to fabricate the specimens (14 × 14 × 3 mm3 in dimensions) of the control group (without CNTs) (C-group) and the experimental groups (either SWCNT–PMMA or MWCNT–PMMA) ( n = 30, N = 90). Physical, mechanical, thermal, and rheological attributes of the tested materials were assessed. The data were statistically analyzed using SPSS version 21.0 (SPSS®, Chicago, IL, USA) and results were explored with one-way ANOVA. Incorporation of CNTs changed the surface morphology and topography of the PMMA specimens. No thermal changes were observed among C-, SW-, and MW-groups. Conversely, the hardness, elastic modulus and wear resistance were improved in both SW-group and MW-group. Additionally, the dynamic mechanical analyzer showed improvement in storage modulus in SW-group, affirming the load transfer capability of SW–PMMA composite. The CNT–PMMA composite might favorably be used as a potential denture base polymer.

Thermal properties of single walled carbon nanotubes composites of polyamide 6/poly(methyl methacrylate) blend system

2013 ◽  
Vol 115 (1) ◽  
pp. 345-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katakam Madhukar ◽  
Annadanam V. Sesha Sainath ◽  
Nampally Bikshamaiah ◽  
Yekkala Srinivas ◽  
Nandru M. Babu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Polyamide 6 ◽  
Poly Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Single Walled Carbon ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Enhancement of Mechanical Properties by Reinforcing Magnesium With Ni-Coated Carbon Nanotubes

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. H. Nai ◽  
C. S. Goh ◽  
S. M. L. Nai ◽  
J. Wei ◽  
M. Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Strength Based ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Rapid Sintering ◽  
Reinforcing Material ◽  
Coated Carbon ◽  
Strength And Ductility ◽  
Walled Cnts

In this study, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are coated with nickel (Ni) to improve the wettability of the CNT surface and metal matrix, and allow an effective load transfer from the matrix to nanotubes. Pure magnesium is used as the matrix material and different weight percentages of Ni-coated multi-walled CNTs are incorporated as the reinforcing material. The nanocomposite materials are synthesized using the powder metallurgy route followed by microwave assisted rapid sintering. Mechanical property characterizations reveal an improvement of 0.2% yield strength, ultimate tensile strength and ductility with the addition of Ni-CNTs. As such, Ni-coated CNTs can be used as a reinforcement in magnesium to improve the formability of the material for light-weight, strength-based applications.

scholarly journals Removable partial or complete dentures exposed to beverages and mouthwashes: evaluation of microhardness and roughness

2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 189-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Alves Feitosa ◽  
Mateus Guimarães Lage Reggiani ◽  
Rodrigo Máximo de Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Artificial Saliva ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Initial Period ◽  
Lemon Juice ◽  
Chlorhexidine Gluconate ◽  
Denture Base ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Poly Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
The Mean

<title>Abstract</title><sec><title>Purpose</title><p>To evaluate microhardness and roughness of denture base polymethylmethacrylate resinn exposed to acid beverages and mouthwashes.</p></sec><sec><title>Material and method</title><p>Rectangular samples (n=80) were prepared from poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). They were divided into 8 groups and had the initial microhardness and Knoop roughness measured. Samples of each group were immersed for 10 min into a test solution (coffee, lemon juice, chlorhexidine gluconate, red wine, cola-based soft drink, vinegar or antiseptic with and without alcohol) and after stored in artificial saliva for 23 h and 50 min, completing a period of 24 h. This procedure was performed for 14 consecutive days and after this period the microhardness and surface roughness measurements were made again. Data were statistically analyzed using ANOVA non parametric, Kruskal-Walis and the Dunn´s test for microhardness and the t-Student and ANOVA for roughness.</p></sec><sec><title>Result</title><p>For microhardness there were found statistically significant differences among the chlorhexidine gluconate solution, antiseptic without alcohol and cola-based soft drink. For roughness was observed that the mean values between the initial period and after immersion in the test products differed statistically in all groups, without difference among groups.</p></sec><sec><title>Conclusion</title><p>The microhardness of poly(methyl methacrylate) was affected by continue exposition to chlorhexidine gluconate, antiseptic without alcohol and cola-based soft drink. The roughness of poly(methyl methacrylate) is negatively influenced by the exposure to all tested products. It may be concluded that both, microhardness and roughness, were affected by the treatments.</p></sec>

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