AN INVESTIGATION OF THE SYNTHESIS AND THERMAL-STABILITY OF POLY(DL-LACTIDE)

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作者
ZHANG, XC
WYSS, UP
PICHORA, D
GOOSEN, MFA
机构
[1] QUEENS UNIV,DEPT CHEM ENGN,KINGSTON K7L 3N6,ONTARIO,CANADA
[2] QUEENS UNIV,DEPT MECH ENGN,KINGSTON K7L 3N6,ONTARIO,CANADA
[3] QUEENS UNIV,DEPT SURG,KINGSTON K7L 3N6,ONTARIO,CANADA
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10.1007/BF00297431
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O63 [高分子化学(高聚物)];
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070305 ; 080501 ; 081704 ;
摘要
The synthesis and thermal degradability of poly(DL-lactide) were investigated. Key factors affecting the polymer molecular weight were found to be monomer recrystallization, initiator concentration and the vacuum level during drying/sealing of the polymerization reaction ampoule. It was found that poly(DL-lactide) is thermally unstable above its melting temperature. Monomer recrystallization, polymer precipitation and a low initiator content of the polymer significantly inhibited the rate and extent of thermal degradation.
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