Preparation of PMMA Nanoparticles Loaded with Benzophenone-3 through Miniemulsion Polymerization |
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| Authors: | Bárbara S.S. Lorca Evelin S. Bessa Marcio Nele Elisabete P. Santos José Carlos Pinto |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Programa de Engenharia Química/COPPE - Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Cidade Universitária, CP:68502, Rio de Janeiro – 21941-972 RJ – Brazil;2. Departamento de Engenharia Química/Escola de Química - Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Cidade Universitária, CP:68502, Rio de Janeiro – 21941-909 RJ - Brazil;3. Faculdade de Farmácia – Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro – Cidade Universitária – Rio de Janeiro – 21941-972 RJ – Brazil |
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| Abstract: | Summary: The present paper analyzes the production of poly(methyl methacrylate) – PMMA – nanoparticles loaded with benzophenone-3 through miniemulsion polymerization. The obtained product is homogeneous and stable, allowing for preparation of photo-protective formulations. It is observed in particular that bezophenone-3 interacts with the reacting system, promoting the growth of the PMMA chains produced in miniemulsion. |
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| Keywords: | benzophenone-3 miniemulsion polymerization nanoparticles PMMA sun filter |
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