In vitro apatite formation on organic polymers modified with a silane coupling reagent.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Gamma-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (gamma-MPS) was grafted to high-density polyethylene, polyamide and silicone rubber substrates by the emulsion polymerization procedure in order to provide these organic polymers with in vitro apatite-forming ability. The contact angles towards distilled water of the gamma-MPS-grafted specimens were lower than those of the original organic polymer specimens, indicating that the grafted substrates were more hydrophilic. The in vitro apatite formation in a simulated body fluid (Kokubo solution) was confirmed for several of the gamma-MPS-grafted specimens.
Medical subject headings
- Apatites
- Biocompatible Materials
- Crystallization
- Methacrylates
- Nylons
- Polyethylene
- Silanes
- Silicone Elastomers