A review of the properties and applications of poly (Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA)
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...
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| author | Ali, Umar Abd. Karim, Khairil Juhanni Buang, Nor Aziah |
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | utm.eprints-562292017-02-15T00:36:06Z http://eprints.utm.my/56229/ A review of the properties and applications of poly (Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA) Ali, Umar Abd. Karim, Khairil Juhanni Buang, Nor Aziah TP Chemical technology 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. Taylor & Francis Inc 2015-10 Article PeerReviewed Ali, Umar and Abd. Karim, Khairil Juhanni and Buang, Nor Aziah (2015) A review of the properties and applications of poly (Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA). Polymer Reviews, 55 (4). pp. 678-705. ISSN 1558-3724 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2015.1031377 DOI:10.1080/15583724.2015.1031377 |
| spellingShingle | TP Chemical technology Ali, Umar Abd. Karim, Khairil Juhanni Buang, Nor Aziah A review of the properties and applications of poly (Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA) |
| title | A review of the properties and applications of poly (Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA) |
| title_full | A review of the properties and applications of poly (Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA) |
| title_fullStr | A review of the properties and applications of poly (Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA) |
| title_full_unstemmed | A review of the properties and applications of poly (Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA) |
| title_short | A review of the properties and applications of poly (Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA) |
| title_sort | review of the properties and applications of poly methyl methacrylate pmma |
| topic | TP Chemical technology |
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