Synthesis and Purification Process of PMMA by Suspension Polymerization for Bone Cement Material

Ni’matul Waladiya Kurniasari, Prida Novarita Trisanti, Kukuh Dwiputra Hernugrahanto, Ferdiansyah, Sumarno*

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Abstract

The production of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) play an important role in many orthopedic surgery as the main compound for bone cements. Synthesis of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) was produced by suspension polymerization. Purified Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) and benzoyl peroxide (BPO) as an initiator was added to the reactor after the heating process reaches a temperature of 85oC where Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) and water homogenized first. Due to the use of PMMA products in medical field, it is desirable to use non-toxic solvents for the purification process. PMMA purified by removing impurities MMA, BPO, and PVA with a sequent solvent of water, and a mixture of ethanol and water with 1:1 ratio. Then, PMMA powder filtered and dried. Characterization of PMMA product resulted molecular weight of 512x103 Da with particle size 77.256 μm, glass transition temperature (Tg) of 119.15oC, and compressive strength 80.12 MPa.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 1st International Conference of Chemical Science, Engineering, and Technology
EditorsAdibah Izzati Daud, Azduwin Khasri, Noor Ainee Zainol, Nur Izzati Iberahim, Azlinda Abdul Ghani, Nor Munirah Rohaizad
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735444805
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Jun 2023
Event1st International Conference of Chemical Science, Engineering, and Technology, ICO-CSET 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 6 Sept 20217 Sept 2021

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2703
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference1st International Conference of Chemical Science, Engineering, and Technology, ICO-CSET 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period6/09/217/09/21

Keywords

  • Bone cement
  • polymethyl methacrylate
  • purification
  • suspension polymerization
  • synthesis

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