Ivirico, J.L.E., Salmerón-Sánchez, M. , Gómez Ribelles, J.L. and Pradas, M.M. (2011) Biodegradable poly(L-lactide) and polycaprolactone block copolymer networks. Polymer International, 60(2), pp. 264-270. (doi: 10.1002/pi.2938)
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Abstract
New biodegradable block copolymer networks were synthesized from methacrylate-terminated poly(l-lactide) (mLA) and polycaprolactone (mCL) macromers. This allowed the realization of a series of materials in which the macromer ratio can be used to tailor the physical and mechanical properties of the materials. The synthesis of the macromers was characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and 1H NMR spectroscopy. Poly(mCL) and poly(mLA) networks were prepared by photopolymerization of the macromers, and copolymers were also prepared from the two macromers in various proportions. The phase microstructure of the new systems and the network architecture were investigated using differential scanning calorimetry, FTIR spectroscopy, dynamic mechanical analysis and thermogravimetry studies.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Salmeron-Sanchez, Professor Manuel |
Authors: | Ivirico, J.L.E., Salmerón-Sánchez, M., Gómez Ribelles, J.L., and Pradas, M.M. |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Biomedical Engineering |
Journal Name: | Polymer International |
ISSN: | 0959-8103 |
ISSN (Online): | 1097-0126 |
Published Online: | 15 October 2010 |
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