Global ETD Search
Search theses and dissertations gathered from participating repositories worldwide. Every result links back to the library that holds it. No account is needed.
Results
Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"semi-interpenetrating polymer network"”.
-
Characterization of the Viscoelastic Fracture of Solvated Semi-Interpenetrating Polymer Network Silicone Hydrogels
… and fracture behavior of two solvated semi-interpenetrating polymer network silicone hydrogel systems. Viscoelastic characterization of these material systems was performed by implementing a series of uniaxial tension and dynamic mechanical analysis shear tests in order to generate …
-
Photo-Curing Behavior and Thermal Properties of Silicone Semi Interpenetrating Polymer Network (Semi-IPN) Organogels
… fracture properties of silicone semi-interpenetrating polymer network organogels. Curing time may affect the extent of reaction and the crosslink density of a gel network. In order to investigate the effect of this parameter, materials were photo-cured for different times within …
-
Characterization of the Interfacial Fracture of Solvated Semi-Interpenetrating Polymer Network (S-IPN) Silicone Hydrogels with a Cyclo-Olefin Polymer (COP)
… the adhesion between two different solvated semi-interpenetrating polymer network (S-IPN) silicone hydrogels and a cyclo-olefin (COP) polymer through experimental, analytical, and numerical methods. Interfacial fracture data was collected through the application of the wedge test, a …
-
Biomasses for the obtainment of new functional polymer materials
… of work dedicated to the development of new polymeric systems based on the use of raw materials derived from biomasses. Biomasses are a very versatile renewable energy source with low environmental impact and are less expensive than the resources deriving from petroleum. Furthermore, the use …
-
Development of an Adhesive Emulsion Hydrogel for Soft Tissue Reconstruction
… environment. Cellulose is the most abundant biopolymer on Earth and its derivatives have been approved by the FDA for use in a multitude of food, cosmetic, and biomedical products. Methylcellulose (MC), an amphiphilic cellulose derivative, may be methacrylated to produce injectable, …
-
Shape Memory Assisted Self Healing (Smash) Polymeric and Composite Systems
… memory (SM) effect to aid self healing (SH) polymeric systems that are able to simultaneously close and re-bond cracks with a single thermal stimulus. This new concept is termed shape memory assisted self healing (SMASH). Additionally, a new type of shape memory termed reversible plasticity …
-
Development of Cellulose-Based, Semi-Interpenetrating Network Hydrogels as Tissue-Adhesive, Thermoresponsive, Injectable Implants
… Development of Cellulose-Based, Semi-Interpenetrating Network Hydrogels as Tissue-Adhesive, Thermoresponsive, Injectable Implants</strong></p> <p>Hydrogels are three-dimensional polymer networks with high water content and tunable mechanical properties, which have been widely …