Preparation and characterization of polyurethane/polyethylene glycol/copper nanocomposite / 生物医学工程学杂志
Journal of Biomedical Engineering
;
(6): 102-108, 2010.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-341673
ABSTRACT
A novel Cu-IUDs material, PU/PEG/Cu nanocomposite, was prepared by melt blending method with thermoplastic polyurethane (PU) as the matrix, with polyethylene glycol (PEG) as a hydrophilic modifier, and with nanometer particles of copper as active matter instead of copper wire or copper tube. The structure, morphology, mechanical properties, thermal stability and water absorption were investigated by using FT-IR, XRD, SEM and so on. The results indicated that the nanometer particles of copper were uniformly dispersed in the matrix in PU/PEG/ Cu nanocomposites. It can be seen that the water absorption ability of this nanocomposite was obviously improved while mechanical properties and thermal stability were at high levels. These results provided a good basis for the studies on the cupric ions release of the nanocomposites in future.
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Main subject:
Polyethylene Glycols
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Polyurethanes
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Biocompatible Materials
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Chemistry
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Nanocomposites
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Intrauterine Devices, Copper
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Biomedical Engineering
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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