ELASTOMERS AND PLASTICS Development of tribological Properties of PMMA Dental Resins reinforced with CNTs

The current research aims to improve the accuracy of results obtained from a pin-on-disc tribometer by using stepper motors and linear actuators. Additionally, the research focuses on enhancing the tribological properties of PMMA by reinforcing it with 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 wt% SWCNT or MWCNT. The researchers prepared cylindrical-shaped nanocomposite samples and subjected them to friction and wear tests using a pin-on-disc tribometer with stainless steel disks as counterparts.

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