A recent comparative study from the Department of Biotechnology, Graduate School, Universitas Padjadjaran, led by Diba Grace Auliya, examines two principal methods—Ring-Opening Polymerization (ROP) and Hydrolysis-Condensation (HC)—for synthesizing polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) tailored for vitreous humour replacement. The research critically evaluates each method’s capacity to produce PDMS with optimal viscosity, transparency, and biocompatibility. While specifics on performance metrics were not disclosed in the abstract, the study’s focus on systematically comparing synthesis routes offers practical insights into streamlining PDMS production for ophthalmic applications.

By directly contrasting ROP and HC methods, this work contributes to sustainable and affordable biomedical manufacturing, which aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It supports SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) by aiming to improve ocular treatment materials. It also advances SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) through enhancing manufacturing techniques for critical healthcare materials, and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by evaluating potentially lower-waste or more resource-efficient synthesis strategies.