Synthesis and Characterization of a Brand-New Linear Hybrid Co-Polymer (Iso-Butyl Methacrylate -CO- Trimethoxy-silyl propyl methacrylate)

Abstract

The study aimed to synthesize and preciously identify a linear hybrid co-polymer called (iso-BMA-co-TMSPMA) as a bulky gel polymer. Through the free radical polymerization, an organic monomer (iso-butyl methacrylate/iso-BMA) with an inorganic monomer (Trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate) (TMSPMA) were reacted to yield the product. The manufactured silica is used in a variety of processes that can be combined to create hybrid polymers that can rebuild human bones. A Schlenk flask was used to synthesize the hybrid polymer due to its large surface area for well-distributed heat and stress all over the flask. The hybrid polymer, which contains active groups that serve as the polymer's backbone, was successfully synthesized, as evidenced by the 1H- NMR and 13C-NMR peaks that were obtained. FT-IR for the synthesized gelatinous polymer was obtained as well and showed some signals that identified the molecule as it is shown in the discussion section.