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1. Immunomodulatory Properties of 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate
Abstract : Immunomodulatory Properties of 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Jennie Andersson Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg Professionals working in dentistry have reported adverse effects, such as allergic contact dermatitis, following exposure to 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA). Furthermore unpolymerized HEMA monomers leaking from cured fillings can reach the dental pulp, where HEMA could come into contact with leukocytes. READ MORE
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2. Strategies for building polymers from renewable sources : Using prepolymers from steam treatment of wood and monomers from fermentation of agricultural products
Abstract : A strategic research area today is development of polymericproducts made from renewable sources. The ways of utilizingrenewable sources studied in this thesis are using 1)prepolymers obtained by steam treatment of wood and 2) monomersobtainable by fermentation of agricultural products. READ MORE
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3. Exploring the Use of Terpenes as Renewable Polymer Feedstock
Abstract : Rising environmental awareness and responsibility has increased the demand for novel, bio-based sustainable materials. Therefore, there is an extensive need to research and develop closed-loop materials from novel feedstocks that can be generated using benign, environmentally friendly synthetic routes. READ MORE
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4. Contact Allergy to Acrylates
Abstract : Acrylate contact allergy has been frequently reported since the 1970s, with hundreds of articles published in dermatology journals so far. The purpose of this thesis was to investigate the frequency of contact allergy to acrylates / methacrylates in patients with exposure to industrial, dental and nail uses of these substances. READ MORE
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5. Dental acrylates and methacrylates - Interactions with the immune system
Abstract : Professionals working in dentistry have reported adverse effects, such as allergic contact dermatitis due to exposure to different methacrylates/acrylates. Leakage of such monomers from dental fillings due to incomplete curing is also common. READ MORE