The Creation and Theoretical Assessment of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Incorporated with SiO₂ Nanoparticles to Improve Optical Characteristics and Correct Contact Lens Performance

Authors

Khalid Mahdi Jasim, Laser Physics Department, College of Science for Women, University of Babylon, Hilla, IraqFollow
Zahra Al-Timimi, Laser Physics Department, College of Science for Women, University of Babylon, Hilla, IraqFollow
Hind Al-Tahan, College of Science, University of Babylon, IraqFollow

Corresponding Author

Zahra Al-Timimi

Authors ORCID

Zahra Al-Timimi: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3209-553X

Document Type

Original Study

Keywords

Spectrum, Polymer, Optical, Lens, Nanoparticles

Abstract

This research evaluated and synthesized a contact lens material based on polymers. The foundation substance is polymethyl methacrylate, or PMMA. In order to increase the total refractive index of the lens, silicon dioxide (SiO₂) nanoparticles with an average diameter of 30 nm were added. The PMMA has been supplemented with concentrations of 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4%, and 0.5% of SiO₂ nanoparticles. Investigations were conducted on how various SiO₂ concentrations affected the optical properties of PMMA lenses. An analysis using spectroscopy was performed to determine the impact of varying SiO₂ concentrations on the lens’s characteristics. By utilizing Zemax programs, this research investigated how the synthesized lens material behaved in various conditions. Through simulation, this research found the correlation between material composition as well as optical performance through revealing the amount of SiO₂ nanoparticles. Based on the research experimental and theoretical evaluation, an ideal concentration of SiO₂ of 3% was determined for the highest modulation, henceforward, the optimum lens material. This result showed the impacts of adding SiO₂ nanoparticles to PMMA in boosting the refraction index of the lenses without ignoring their optical belongings.

How to Cite This Article

Jasim, Khalid Mahdi; Al-Timimi, Zahra; and Al-Tahan, Hind (2025) "The Creation and Theoretical Assessment of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Incorporated with SiO₂ Nanoparticles to Improve Optical Characteristics and Correct Contact Lens Performance," Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science: Vol. 3: Iss. 2, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62445/2958-4515.1056