poly(hydroxyethyl)methacrylate (pHEMA) Flashcards
1
Q
Structure of pHEMA
A
Linear
2
Q
Molecular arrangement of pHEMA
A
amorphous
3
Q
Processing of pHEMA
A
Thermoplastic
4
Q
Is pHEMA hydrophilic or hydrophobic
A
Hydrophobic, nonpolar methyl group on surface
5
Q
What does pHEMA form in water
A
Hydrogel due to polar OH group on surface
6
Q
What happens when TCP surfaces are coated with pHEMA hydrogel
A
Inhibition of cellular attachment by minimizing protein absorption from serum
7
Q
Examples of uses of pHEMA
A
Intraocular lenses
from Sigma- inhibit cell adhesion to surfaces
Corning ultralow attachment plates
