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@article{191120,
        author = {Amruth B N and H Somashekarappa and B C  Manjunath and M B Nandaprakash and H T Ananda and R Somashekar},
        title = {MD Analysis of TEGDMA Reinforced with Ag Nanoparticles: Insights into Swelling,Solubility,Contact Angle and physical Properties},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {5644-5655},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191120},
        abstract = {In the context of biomaterials, TEGDMA (Triethylene glycol dimethacrylate) is a widely used monomer in dental composites due to its mechanical strength and versatility.
Incorporating silver (Ag) nanoparticles into TEGDMA can enhance its performance, particularly in medical and dental applications. Silver is extensively used in dentistry due to its biocompatibility, antimicrobial properties, and non-toxicity. In this study, we investigate the influence of Ag nanoparticles on the physical and mechanical properties of TEGDMA using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. We examine key liquid-like properties, including swelling, solubility, contact angle, density, and elastic properties, at varying Ag nanoparticle concentrations (0%, 3%, 4%, and 5%). The findings provide insights into the optimization of TEGDMA-Ag composites for enhanced dental applications. Additionally, we compare our results with existing literature to high- light the structural, thermal, and functional improvements achieved through nanoparticle incorporation.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {January},
        }