Effects of incorporation of nano particles on the mechanical properties of maxillofacial silicone elastomer subjected to outdoor weathering [PDF]
HeliyonStatement of problem: Natural weathering has varied effects on the service life of maxillofacial silicones due to its direct implications on the tear strength and hardness of the material.
Anjali Anjali, Hegde Chethan
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In vitro drug release, mechanical performance and stability testing of a custom silicone elastomer vaginal ring releasing dapivirine and levonorgestrel [PDF]
International Journal of Pharmaceutics: X, 2022 We have previously reported a multipurpose silicone elastomer vaginal ring providing sustained release of dapivirine (an antiretroviral) and levonorgestrel (a progestin) for HIV prevention and hormonal contraception.
Diarmaid J. Murphy +12 more
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Silicone Elastomer Composites Fabricated with MgO and MgO-Multi-Wall Carbon Nanotubes with Improved Thermal Conductivity [PDF]
Nanomaterials, 2021 The effect of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and magnesium oxide (MgO) on the thermal conductivity of MWCNTs and MgO-reinforced silicone rubber was studied.
Christopher Kagenda +7 more
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Silicone elastomer formulations for improved performance of a multipurpose vaginal ring releasing dapivirine and levonorgestrel [PDF]
International Journal of Pharmaceutics: X, 2021 A dapivirine-releasing silicone elastomer vaginal ring for reducing women's risk of HIV acquisition has recently been approved. A next-generation multipurpose vaginal ring releasing dapivirine and levonorgestrel is currently in development, offering ...
Yahya H. Dallal Bashi +13 more
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Silicone elastomer map: Design the ideal elastomer [PDF]
Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) XXI, 2019 Stretchable electronics and optics, soft transducers, robotics and biomedical devices are some of the most rapidly developing fields of science. A multitude of recently reported soft devices employs commercial silicone elastomers as the stretchable component with Sylgard 184 being the most frequently used.
Vaicekauskaite, Justina; id_orcid 0000-0002-6923-2024 +2 more
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Effect of nanoparticles on color stability and mechanical and biological properties of maxillofacial silicone elastomer: A systematic review [PDF]
The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society, 2020 Aim: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effect of addition of various nanoparticles into maxillofacial silicone elastomer on color stability and mechanical and biological properties of the silicone elastomer.
Nithin Kumar Sonnahalli +1 more
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Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Silicone Elastomer Sheet during Decompressive Craniectomy: Anti-Adhesive Role in Cranioplasty [PDF]
Brain Sciences, 2021 (1) Background: Cranioplasty is a surgery to repair a skull bone defect after decompressive craniectomy (DC). If the process of dissection of the epidural adhesion tissue is not performed properly, it can cause many complications.
Young Ha Kim +6 more
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Dispersion of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Maxillofacial Silicone Elastomer by Ultrasonication: A Morphological Study [PDF]
Sulaimani Dental Journal, 2019 Objective: Aggregation and agglomeration of nanoparticles in silicone elastomer is a common problem that adversely affects the mechanical properties of the silicone because the aggregations act as a weak and stress concentrating point within the ...
Mohammed Abdalqadir +2 more
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Highly Sensitive Flexible Pressure Sensors Enabled by Mixing of Silicone Elastomer With Ionic Liquid-Grafted Silicone Oil [PDF]
Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2021 Developing highly sensitive flexible pressure sensors has become crucially urgent due to the increased societal demand for wearable electronic devices capable of monitoring various human motions.
Zhaoqing Kang +5 more
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Highly Dispersible and Stable Carbon Nanotube Ink with Silicone Elastomer for Piezoresistive Sensing [PDF]
MicromachinesAn alternative conductive ink based on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) was developed using a platinum-catalyzed silicone elastomer and isopropyl alcohol (IPA). The inclusion of IPA in the conductive CNT ink facilitated the optimization of its mechanical strength,
Hyun Jae Lee +3 more
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