The ATRP Synthesis of the Potential Thermoplastic Elastomer Poly(methyl methacrylate)–b-(lauryl methacrylate)-b-(methyl methacrylate) Hitherto Unrealized by Ionic Polymerization

2006 ◽  
Vol 240 (1) ◽  
pp. 224-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhruba P. Chatterjee ◽  
Broja M. Mandal
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Thermoplastic Elastomer ◽  
Poly Methyl Methacrylate

scholarly journals Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)–Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA) Hybrid Devices for Active Pumping PDMS-Free Organ-on-a-Chip Systems

Biosensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 162
Author(s):  
Mathias Busek ◽  
Steffen Nøvik ◽  
Aleksandra Aizenshtadt ◽  
Mikel Amirola-Martinez ◽  
Thomas Combriat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Drug Testing ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Thermoplastic Elastomer ◽  
Bonding Process ◽  
Cell Alignment ◽  
Poly Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Bonding Parameters ◽  
Organ On A Chip ◽  
Hybrid Devices

Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) has been used in microfluidic systems for years, as it can be easily structured and its flexibility makes it easy to integrate actuators including pneumatic pumps. In addition, the good optical properties of the material are well suited for analytical systems. In addition to its positive aspects, PDMS is well known to adsorb small molecules, which limits its usability when it comes to drug testing, e.g., in organ-on-a-chip (OoC) systems. Therefore, alternatives to PDMS are in high demand. In this study, we use thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) films thermally bonded to laser-cut poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) sheets to build up multilayered microfluidic devices with integrated pneumatic micro-pumps. We present a low-cost manufacturing technology based on a conventional CO2 laser cutter for structuring, a spin-coating process for TPE film fabrication, and a thermal bonding process using a pneumatic hot-press. UV treatment with an Excimer lamp prior to bonding drastically improves the bonding process. Optimized bonding parameters were characterized by measuring the burst load upon applying pressure and via profilometer-based measurement of channel deformation. Next, flow and long-term stability of the chip layout were measured using microparticle Image Velocimetry (uPIV). Finally, human endothelial cells were seeded in the microchannels to check biocompatibility and flow-directed cell alignment. The presented device is compatible with a real-time live-cell analysis system.

Thermoplastic–elastomer composition based on an interpenetrating polymeric network of styrene butadiene rubber–poly(methyl methacrylate) as an efficient vibrational damper

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 1939-1951 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose James ◽  
George V. Thomas ◽  
Pramoda K. P. ◽  
Nandakumar Kalarikkal ◽  
Sabu Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Polymer Networks ◽  
Thermoplastic Elastomer ◽  
Interpenetrating Polymer Networks ◽  
Styrene Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Poly Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Polymeric Network ◽  
Styrene Butadiene

A new series of interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) and semi-IPNs based on styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) and poly[methyl methacrylate] (PMMA) have been synthesized by sequential polymerization.

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