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The structure of highly crosslinked poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) hydrogels.

N A Peppas, H J Moynihan, L M Lucht

    Journal of Biomedical Materials Research
    |April 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study introduces a new method for analyzing polymer network structure, calculating crosslinking density and mesh size in poly(hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA) films. The findings challenge previous calculations for PHEMA, offering a more accurate approach for highly crosslinked polymer systems.

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    Area of Science:

    • Polymer Science
    • Materials Science
    • Biomaterials

    Background:

    • Poly(hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA) is a widely used hydrogel in biomedical applications.
    • Accurate characterization of PHEMA's crosslinking density (Mc) and mesh size (xi) is crucial for understanding its properties.
    • Previous methods for determining Mc in PHEMA have shown inaccuracies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a novel method for analyzing the structure of highly crosslinked polymer networks.
    • To accurately determine the crosslinking density (Mc) and mesh size (xi) of poly(hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA) films.
    • To re-evaluate existing methods for Mc determination in PHEMA.

    Main Methods:

    • Preparation of HEMA films with varying ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) crosslinking ratios.

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  • Equilibrium swelling analysis in water at 37°C.
  • Application of a modified Gaussian distribution equation for structural analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Calculated Mc values ranged from 800 to 3700 daltons.
    • Mesh size (xi) correlated lengths were determined to be between 16.2 and 35.6 Å.
    • The developed method provides more accurate structural parameters for PHEMA compared to prior studies.

    Conclusions:

    • The study presents a reliable method for analyzing the structure of simultaneously polymerized and crosslinked polymer networks.
    • The findings indicate that previous Mc determinations for PHEMA may be inaccurate.
    • This methodology can be applied to a broad range of highly crosslinked polymer systems.