Thick Poly Research Articles

Room temperature spin injection study across semi-crystalline PVDF-HFP thin films in PVDF-HFP/NiFe bilayers and Ag/(NiFe or Co)/PVDF-HFP/NiFe spin valves

Spin injection across 160 nm thick semi-crystalline Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) is methodically investigated at room temperature in PVDF-HFP/NiFe bilayers and Ag/(NiFe or Co)/PVDF-HFP/NiFe vertical organic spin valves (OSVs) using both the co-planar waveguide ferromagnetic resonance (CPW-FMR: 7-35 GHz) and magnetoresistance (MR) techniques. The structural and microstructural characteristics of PVDF-HFP reveal the formation of mixed non-ferroelectric alpha and ferroelectric beta phases. The spin injection due to the transfer of angular momentum in PVDF-HFP/NiFe is quantified by measuring the spin-mixing conductance (g↑↓) and the enhancement in Gilbert damping (α) parameters from CPW-FMR data. A significant increase inαof 26% andg↑↓of (2.72 ± 0.45) × 1019m-2highlights the efficient spin injection into the PVDF-HFP spacer layer. Further, the MR in OSV structures reveals a room temperature spin injection with a maximum MR of 0.278 ± 0.006% for Ag/Co/PVDF-HFP/NiFe and 0.349 ± 0.039% for the Ag/NiFe/PVDF-HFP/NiFe devices. Furthermore, the spin injection processes are discussed w.r.t to bias voltages, interfaces and microwave frequencies.

Wet Spun Composite Fiber with an Ordered Arrangement of PEDOT:PSS‐Coated Te Nanowires for High‐Performance Wearable Thermoelectric Generator

AbstractThermoelectric (TE) fibers are more suitable than films for portable or wearable devices. Herein, 2–3 nm thick poly (3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene): poly (styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) layer‐coated tellurium nanowires (PC‐Te NWs) are in situ prepared by a hydrothermal method. Then a series of PEDOT: PSS/PC‐Te NWs composite fibers are prepared by wet spinning and post‐treatment. The nanolayer prevents the agglomeration of the Te NWs and makes the NWs and PEDOT:PSS matrix have good compatibility, which results in the PC‐Te NWs content to a high value of 70 wt% and the fibers still with flexibility. The high aspect ratio of the PC‐Te NWs and the stress from the inner wall of the needle during spinning make the NWs ordered align along the composite fiber. Due to the large content and orientational arrangement of the PC‐Te NWs, as well as effective post‐treatment, an optimized composite fiber shows a power factor of 385.4 µW m−1 K−2 at 300 K, which is ≈4.9 times as high as the highest value of previously reported PEDOT:PSS/Te NWs‐based composite fibers. In addition, the composite fiber has good flexibility. The flexible TE generators assembled have excellent output performance. This work provides an effective strategy for the preparation of high‐performance flexible TE composite fibers.

Tip-based Lithography with a Sacrificial Layer.

The fabrication of a highly controlled gold (Au) nanohole (NH) array via tip-based lithography is improved by incorporating a sacrificial layer-a tip-crash buffer layer. This inclusion mitigates scratches during the nano-indentation process by employing a 300nm thick poly(methyl methacrylate) layer as a sacrificial layer on top of the Au film. Such a precaution ensures minimal scratches on the Au film, facilitating the creation of sub-50nm Au NHs with a 15nm gap between the Au NHs. The precision of this method exceeds that of fabricating Au NHs without a sacrificial layer. Demonstrating its versatility, this Au NH array is utilized in two distinct applications: as a dry etching mask to form a molybdenum disulfide hole array and as a catalyst in metal-assisted chemical etching, resulting in conical-shaped silicon nanostructures. Additionally, a significant electric field is generated when Au nanoparticles (NPs) are placed within the Au NHs. This effect arises from coupling electromagnetic waves, concentrated by the Au NHs and amplified by the Au NPs. A notable result of this configuration is the enhancement factor of surface-enhanced Raman scattering, which is an order of magnitude greater than that observed with just Au NHs and Au NPs alone.

Assessment of the predictive capabilities of a solid-gas model for poly (methyl methacrylate) ignition

A sensitivity analysis is carried out to all inputs of a one-dimensional solid-gas model for the spontaneous and the piloted ignition of thick poly (methyl methacrylate) under a constant radiative heat flux, which was previously subjected to experimental validation (Fire Saf. J. 129, 103566, 2022 [1]). For both ignition modes, the highest sensitivity is observed for the kinetics of polymer decomposition and monomer combustion whose rates are varied within literature ranges of 5–7 and 4-6 orders of magnitude, respectively. The strongest effects are for the decomposition kinetics, though they tend to decrease as the radiative heat is increased (25kW/m2-150 kW/m2). The piloted ignition times predicted with the slowest and the fastest decomposition kinetics are longer and shorter by about 255%–85 % and 45%–20 %, respectively, compared with the reference case. Slightly lower values are predicted for spontaneous ignition. Maximum deviations of about +10 % and −30 % are predicted with the slowest and the fastest combustion kinetics. Hence the polymer properties and the decomposition atmosphere are key issues for quantitative predictions and should be properly considered. The influences of the solid- and gas-phase radiation absorption coefficients and the spark temperature are also discussed for variations in the range of literature values.

Scalable Air-Tolerant μL-Volume Synthesis of Thick Poly(SPMA) Brushes Using SI-ARGET-ATRP.

We present a facile procedure for preparing thick (up to 300 nm) poly(3-sulfopropyl methacrylate) brushes using SI-ARGET-ATRP by conducting the reaction in a fluid film between the substrate and a coverslip. This method is advantageous in a number of ways: it does not require deoxygenation of the reaction solution, and the monomer conversion is much higher than usual since only a minimal amount of solution (microliters) is used, resulting in a tremendous reduction (∼50×) of wasted reagents. Moreover, this method is particularly suitable for grafting brushes to large substrates.

Macroporous carbon coatings through carbonization of emulsion-templated poly(dicyclopentadiene) on metal substrates

In this article, we demonstrate the fabrication of thin and macroporous carbon coatings that adhere to various metal substrates such as nickel- or aluminum-based foils or meshes. The coating process is a combination of emulsion-templating and the doctor-blade method, which allows to prepare up to 350 µm thick poly(dicyclopentadiene) membranes with a polyHIPE (polymerized high internal phase emulsions) architecture. Carbonization of these poly(dicyclopentadiene) membranes directly on the metal substrates resulted in up to 30-µm-thick foamy carbon coatings that retain the highly porous architecture and flexibility. Subsequently, carbon foam-coated Ni-foils were filled with elemental sulfur by a melt diffusion technique. A macroporous carbon coating supported sulfur loadings up to 65 wt%, obtaining cathodes for galvanostatic cycling experiments in Li–S cells. The latter revealed discharge capacities higher than 800 mA h−1 according to the sulfur mass. With our approach, the final assembly of the electrodes is greatly simplified because no binders or conductive fillers are required.Graphical abstract

Polymer Brushes on Silica Nanostructures Prepared by Aminopropylsilatrane Click Chemistry: Superior Antifouling and Biofunctionality.

In nanobiotechnology, the importance of controlling interactions between biological molecules and surfaces is paramount. In recent years, many devices based on nanostructured silicon materials have been presented, such as nanopores and nanochannels. However, there is still a clear lack of simple, reliable, and efficient protocols for preventing and controlling biomolecule adsorption in such structures. In this work, we show a simple method for passivation or selective biofunctionalization of silica, without the need for polymerization reactions or vapor-phase deposition. The surface is simply exposed stepwise to three different chemicals over the course of ∼1 h. First, the use of aminopropylsilatrane is used to create a monolayer of amines, yielding more uniform layers than conventional silanization protocols. Second, a cross-linker layer and click chemistry are used to make the surface reactive toward thiols. In the third step, thick and dense poly(ethylene glycol) brushes are prepared by a grafting-to approach. The modified surfaces are shown to be superior to existing options for silica modification, exhibiting ultralow fouling (a few ng/cm2) after exposure to crude serum. In addition, by including a fraction of biotinylated polymer end groups, the surface can be functionalized further. We show that avidin can be detected label-free from a serum solution with a selectivity (compared to nonspecific binding) of more than 98% without the need for a reference channel. Furthermore, we show that our method can passivate the interior of 150 nm × 100 nm nanochannels in silica, showing complete elimination of adsorption of a sticky fluorescent protein. Additionally, our method is shown to be compatible with modifications of solid-state nanopores in 20 nm thin silicon nitride membranes and reduces the noise in the ion current. We consider these findings highly important for the broad field of nanobiotechnology, and we believe that our method will be very useful for a great variety of surface-based sensors and analytical devices.

Ultralow-Loss Substrate for Nanophotonic Dark-Field Microscopy.

For the colloidal nanophotonic structures, a transmission electron microscope (TEM) grid has been widely used as a substrate of dark-field microscopy because a nanometer-scale feature can be effectively determined by TEM imaging following dark-field microscopic studies. However, an optically lossy carbon layer has been implemented in conventional TEM grids. A broadband scattering from the edges of the TEM grid further restricted an accessible signal-to-noise ratio. Herein, we demonstrate that the freely suspended, ultrathin, and wide-scale transparent nanomembrane can address such challenges. We developed a 1 mm by 600 μm scale and 20 nm thick poly(vinyl formal) nanomembrane, whose area is around 180 times wider than a conventional TEM grid, so that the possible broadband scattering at the edges of the grid was effectively excluded. Also, such nanomembranes can be formed without the assistance of carbon support; allowing us to achieve the highest signal-to-background ratio of scattering among other substrates.

Assessing the Impact and Suitability of Dense Carbon Dioxide as a Green Solvent for the Treatment of PMMA of Historical Value.

Surface cleaning of plastic materials of historical value can be challenging due to the high risk of inducing detrimental effects and visual alterations. As a result, recent studies have focused on researching new approaches that might reduce the associated hazards and, at the same time, minimize the environmental impact by employing biodegradable and green materials. In this context, the present work investigates the effects and potential suitability of dense carbon dioxide (CO2) as an alternative and green solvent for cleaning plastic materials of historical value. The results of extensive trials with CO2 in different phases (supercritical, liquid, and vapor) and under various conditions (pressure, temperature, exposure, and depressurization time) are reported for new, transparent, thick poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) samples. The impact of CO2 on the weight, the appearance of the samples (dimensions, color, gloss, and surface texture), and modifications to their physicochemical and mechanical properties were monitored via a multi-analytical approach that included optical microscopy, Raman and attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopies, and micro-indentation (Vickers hardness). Results showed that CO2 induced undesirable and irreversible changes in PMMA samples (i.e., formation of fractures and stress-induced cracking, drastic decrease in the surface hardness of the samples), independent of the conditions used (i.e., temperature, pressure, CO2 phase, and exposure time).

Polymerization of Poly Methyl Methacrylate Using Emulsion Method and H2O2 as Initiator

This study aims to study the effect of the amount of initiator (H2O2) on the viscosity of the Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) emulsion and the solids content. The treatment of independent variables is H2O2 by 1%, 2%, 3%, and 4%. This research procedure was carried out in a two-stage process. The first stage is the process to separate the inhibitor contained in the methyl methacrylate monomer by adding a 1 N concentration of NaOH solution, stirring until evenly distributed, then put into a separating funnel to separate pure methyl methacrylate from the inhibitor dissolved in alkaline solution. The second stage is the polymerization reaction process using the emulsion method. Dissolve the poly vinyl alcohol in hot water at 70oC, put the poly vinyl alcohol solution into a three-neck flask, which is equipped with a stirrer and a hot plate heater, add the initiator and up to 60oC, then add the methyl methacrylate monomer with stirring and heating at room temperature 100oC for 1 hour. The resulting product is a thick poly methyl methacrylate emulsion, has a milky white color, and has good adhesion. Furthermore, the viscosity test was carried out using ford cup number 4 and the solids content test. The results showed that the more initiators added, the higher the viscosity and the higher the solids content.

An insight into the polymerization process of the selected carbazole derivatives - why does it not always lead to a polymer formation?

Among numerous monomers of carbazole derivatives, some reveal intriguing differences in their electrochemical polymerization behavior. Two such monomers, namely, 9-(2-naphthalen-2-yl)-9H-carbazole, CNZ1, and 9-(naphthalen-2-yl)-3,6-di(thiophen-2-yl)-9H-carbazole, CNZ2, were herein studied to a greater detail. The main research focus was to elucidate the electropolymerization mechanism of both monomers. The monomers were electro-oxidized to form polymer films on electrodes. When CNZ1 and CNZ2 were electro-oxidized under the same conditions, the overall charge passed was 115 and 1500 µC, respectively, suggesting the formation of a very thin poly(CNZ1) film and, in contrast, a thick poly(CNZ2) film. The polymers electrochemically behaved reversibly at electrodes. They were characterized by a combined UV-vis-NIR and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroelectrochemistry. The UV-vis-NIR absorption intensity for the poly(CNZ1) film was 10 times lower than for its monomer, but the poly(CNZ2) film behaved differently. The number of radicals formed in poly(CNZ1) during the electro-oxidation was ∼30 times lower than in poly(CNZ2). We examined the formation of different charge carriers and their concentration evolution using in-situ spectroelectrochemical methods. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging revealed a continuous and granular morphology of poly(CNZ1) and poly(CNZ2) films, respectively. UV-vis-NIR and EPR spectroelectrochemistry coupled with quantum-chemistry calculations enabled us to shine more light on differences in the behavior observed. For CNZ1, the radical is delocalized over the whole molecule. That can lead to a lower reactivity, thus preventing the formation of long polymer chains. In contrast, the radical delocalization is much more restricted to the carbazole-thiophene moiety for CNZ2. Consequently, this inccreased localization leads to the formation of long polymer chains.

Impedimetric Chemosensing of Volatile Organic Compounds Released from Li-Ion Batteries.

Detection of toxic and flammable gases and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released from Li-ion batteries during thermal runaway can generate an early warning. A submicron (∼0.15 μm)-thick poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) sensor film is coated on a platinum electrode through a facile aqueous dispersion. The resulting sensor reliably detected different volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released during the early stages of thermal runaway of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) even at low concentrations. The single-electrode sensor utilizes impedance spectroscopy to measure ethyl methyl carbonate and methyl formate concentrations at 5, 15, and 30 ppm independently and in various combinations using ethanol as a reference. In contrast to DC resistance measurement, which provides a single parameter, impedance spectroscopy provides a wealth of information, including impedance and phase angle at multiple frequencies as well as fitted charge transfer resistance and constant-phase elements. Different analytes influence the measurement of different parameters to varying degrees, enabling distinction using a single sensing material. The response time for ethyl methyl carbonate was measured to be 6 s. Three principal components (PCs) preserve more than 95% of information and efficiently enable discrimination of different classes of analytes. Application of low-power PEDOT:PSS-based gas sensors will facilitate cost-effective early detection of VOCs and provide early warning to battery management systems (BMS), potentially mitigating catastrophic thermal runaway events.

Copper nanowires / poly (naphtoquinone chromium (III)) for simultaneous voltammetric detection of para - aminophenol, phenol and para - nitrophenol

For the first time, copper nanowires / poly (naphtoquinone Chromium (III)) (Cu NWs - poly NQ-Cr(III)) was synthesized through oxidative polymerization of naphthalene-2,3-diol (2,3DHN) by sodium dichromate (Na2Cr2O7) in the presence of copper nanowires. The poly (naphtoquinone Chromium (III)) was characterized by various techniques including, field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), ultraviolet–visible (UV–Vis) spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, Thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry (TGA /DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Results of these tests confirmed the formation of 30–90 nm thick poly NQ-Cr(III) layer on the copper nanowires. Then, Cu NWs - poly NQ-Cr(III) was applied for the modification of carbon paste electrode (CPE/ (Cu NWs - poly NQ-Cr(III)) for simultaneous voltammetric detection of para-Aminophenol (para-AP), Phenol and para-Nitrophenol (para-NP). The sensor exhibited low detection limits (LOD) of 0.05, 0.2 and 0.7 µM for para-AP, Ph and para-NP, respectively. The responses were linear for para -AP at the concentration ranges of 0.6–3.0 and 3.0–260 µM, for Ph at the concentration ranges of 1.0–5.5 and 5.5–150.0 µM and for para -NP at the concentration ranges of 2.0–9.0 and 9.0–210.0 µM. Eventually, the modified electrode showed very good practical utility to detect para-AP, Ph and para-NP in tap and river water samples.

Investigation of correlative parameters to evaluate EUV lithographic performance of PMMA.

Investigations to evaluate the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithographic performance of 160 nm thick poly(methyl methacrylate) with 13.5 nm wavelength EUV light were performed using a synchrotron radiation source at Pohang Light Source-II (PLS-II). The single system enabled the determination of the sensitivity, contrast, linear absorption coefficient, critical dimension, and line edge roughness of polymer thin films through tests and measurements. The experimental findings were also compared to theoretical results and those of previously reported studies. According to the results of the dose-to-clear test and transmission measurements, the critical dimension of a line and space pattern (>50 nm) via interference lithography with 250 nm pitch grating agreed well with the results calculated using the lumped parameter model. The experimental results demonstrated that the equipment and test protocol can be used for EUV material infrastructure evaluation in academia and in industry.

Posterior rehabilitation using 3D-printed dental implants and synthetic regenerative membranes

Aim: To describe through a clinical case report the surgical sequence of rehabilitation with 3D-printed implantsassociated with maxillary sinus floor lift with synthetic regenerative materials, including biphasic bioceramic.Case Report: Patient had an agenesis of the upper left premolars (#12 and #13), a vertical bone deficiencycaused by maxillary sinus’ pneumatization, and a horizontal alveolar resorption around the missing teeth area.During the surgical procedures, incisions, detachment, and osteotomy were performed in the lateral region ofthe maxillary sinus. The sinus membrane was detached and lifted 10 mm. Then, a thick poly(dioxanone)-basedsynthetic resorbable membrane (Plenum) was inserted and adapted inside the sinus to protect the sinus membrane.After the osteotomies with sub-instrumentation, 3D-printed implants (Plenum) were installed in the #12 area(3.5mm x 11.5 mm; 30N) and #13 area (4.0mm x 10mm; 20N). The maxillary sinus was entirely filled with abiphasic bioceramic,HA/B-TCP (70:30) 500-1000 um (Plenum) and covered by the same synthetic resorbablemembrane. Connective tissue graft from the palatal area was positioned internally to the flap and stabilized withsutures to improve the vestibular tissue architecture. The entire surgical wound was sutured, and the tissuesstabilized. No complications occurred in the postoperative period. Conclusion: The use of synthetic regenerativememberane and 3D-printed implants seems to be a promising option in areas of deficient bone remnants. KEYWORDSDental Implants; 3D Printing; Maxillary Sinus; Sinus Floor Augmentations; Tissue Grafting.

One-step zwitterionization and quaternization of thick PDMAEMA layer grafted through subsurface-initiated ATRP for robust antibiofouling and antibacterial coating on PDMS

In this work, we demonstrate the grafting of thick poly((2-dimethylamino) ethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) layer on PDMS via subsurface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SSI-ATRP). The self-migration of DMAEMA monomers into the subsurface of PDMS is proven to be the dominant factor for the success of SSI-ATRP. The as-prepared thick microscale graft layer on PDMS shows much better abrasion resistance than nanoscale graft layer obtained by conventional surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) under identical condition. Taking advantage of the tertiary amines of PDMAEMA, the simultaneous zwitterionization and quaternization of the PDMAEMA thick layer is realized through a facile one-step process. The effect of zwitterionization and quaternization degree on the antibiofouling and antibacterial properties is investigated. The results show that a relatively high zwitterionization degree (75 mol%) and a low quaternization degree (25 mol%) exhibit a good well-balanced effect on both fouling repellence and bactericidal activity. This work may lead to the development of robust bifunctional antibiofouling and antibacterial surfaces via SSI-ATRP strategy.

Radial gradients in PET monofilaments: A Raman mapping and SAXS tomography study

Surface properties of monofilaments can be tailored with radial structural gradients, which is of specific interest for technical textile applications. Radial gradients in fine (≤ 40 μm thick) poly(ethylene terephthalate) monofilaments have been studied with high-resolution Raman mapping and one-dimensional microbeam small-angle x-ray scattering tomography. Filaments have been melt-spun by using online and offline drawing techniques. Radial structural gradients are strongly affected by the drawing method. Raman mapping revealed that offline drawn filaments have a higher crystallinity in the core than in the surface region, whereas the opposite is the case for online drawn filaments. The molecular alignment was the highest in the core for all filaments. Microbeam SAXS tomography revealed that the long-spacing between crystals, in the direction of the fiber axis, increases towards the fiber surface. Fibers that have been drawn to a larger extent, resulting in improved tensile strength, have been found to have a larger long-spacing.

Direct-Write Piezoelectric Transducers on Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Structures for Exciting and Receiving Guided Ultrasonic Waves.

Advancements in the structural health monitoring (SHM) technology of composite materials are of paramount importance for early detection of critical damage. In this work, direct-write transducers (DWTs) were designed for the excitation and reception of selective ultrasonic guided waves and fabricated by spraying 25- [Formula: see text]-thick piezoelectric poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene) [P(VDF-TRFE)] coating with a comb-shaped electrode on carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) plates. The characteristics and performance of the ultrasonic DWTs were benchmarked with the state-of-the-art devices, discrete lead zirconate titanate (PZT) ceramic transducers surface-mounted on the same CFRP plates. The DWTs exhibited improved Lamb wave mode excitation (A0 or S0 mode) relative to the discrete PZT transducers. Moreover, high signal-to-noise ratio was obtained by effectively canceling other modes and enhancing the directivity with the periodic comb-shaped electrode design of the DWTs, despite the smaller signal amplitudes. The enhanced directivity overcompensates for lower amplitude attenuation, making DWT a good candidate for locally monitoring critical stress hot spot regions in the CFRP structure prone to early damage initiation. It is shown that pairing a DWT sensor with a discrete PZT actuator could further achieve balanced performance in both wave mode selection and signal amplitudes, making this combination really attractive for ultrasonic SHM.

Neutron Reflectivity on the Mobile Surface and Immobile Interfacial Layers in the Poly(vinyl acetate) Adsorption Layer on a Si Substrate with Deuterated Toluene Vapor-Induced Swelling.

We investigated the polymer chain dynamics in a 2-3 nm thick poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc) adsorption layer on a Si substrate with a native oxide layer via neutron reflectometry combined with toluene vapor-induced swelling. We can investigate the polymer chain dynamics difference in the film thickness direction by the difference in the degree of swelling of the polymer layers detected by neutron reflectometry. The mobility of the polymer chains depends on the distance from the substrate. The results elucidated that the interfacial layer with a thickness of approximately 1 nm did not swell at all with toluene vapor, which is a solvent for PVAc. Meanwhile, the surface layer excessively swells with toluene vapor compared to the bulk. This indicates that the polymer chain within the interfacial region is immobilized by the substrate through hydrogen-bonding interaction, but in the surface region, the surface effect overcomes this interfacial interaction. We concluded that the polymer chains in the adsorption layer are either strongly constrained to the substrate, owing to hydrogen bonding, or more mobile than the bulk, owing to the surface effect.

Experimental characterization and modeling of boundary conditions and flame spread dynamics observed in the UL-94V test

Abstract To characterize the UL-94 vertical burning test (UL-94 V), temperature, oxygen content, and heat flux of the burner flame were measured using an R-type thermocouple, oxygen analyzer, and water-cooled Schmidt–Boelter gage, respectively. To account for sample geometry, mock samples from Kaowool PM insulation board were used during the burner measurements. Temperature and heat flux measurements were used to express the heat flux of the burner as a linear, piecewise function of burner flame temperature and a constant convective heat transfer coefficient. UL-94 V tests were conducted using 0.27 cm thick poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) samples with and without insulated sides to investigate edge effects. All UL-94 V tests were recorded on video using a 900-nm narrow-band filter to focus on emissions from soot for tracking flame length over time. In some of these tests, a heat flux gage was embedded into the sample to measure PMMA flame heat flux to verify a previously developed laminar wall flame heat feedback submodel. PMMA flame heat fluxes of insulated samples confirmed the wall flame submodel, while non-insulated samples had significantly greater heat fluxes; the flame submodel was scaled accordingly. The burner and wall flame heat flux submodels were combined with an independently developed pyrolysis model of PMMA to conduct two-dimensional, time-resolved simulations of the UL-94 V test. Burner flame oxygen content was measured to be about 5 vol% and was found to enhance PMMA decomposition. Inclusion of the oxygen effect was essential to predict ignition. The simulation predicted flame length and spread on insulated UL-94 V samples reasonably well, validating the submodels. However, the simulation underpredicted flame length on the non-insulated samples; discrepancies were attributed to burning and spread on the edges which were not modeled explicitly. The developed model can be applied to non-charring polymeric solids with no to moderate amount of dripping. Its applicability for charring and intumescent materials will be explored in the future.