Copolymerization of 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate with Alkyl Methacrylates. Part IV. Mechanical Properties and Biocompatibility

Abstract

Abstract Mechanical properties of copolymers of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate with methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, and n-butyl methacrylate have been investigated using an Instron tensile tester. It was observed that the overall mechanical properties decrease as the ester alkyl group of alkyl methacrylate becomes bulkier. Biocompatibility of the copolymers was also investigated by implanting them subcutaneously in rats.