Stereocomplexes formation from enantiomeric star-shaped block copolymers of ε-caprolactone and lactide

Jan Łukaszczyk, Piotr Jelonek, Barbara Trzebicka, Abraham J. Domb

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Abstract

Enantiomeric star-shape block copolymers of s-caprolactone and lactide with different molar masses and compositions were synthesized using pentaerythritol/tin(II) 2-ethylhexanoate as initiating system. Stereocomplex formation between pair of enantiomeric blocks of star arms was investigated. Thermal properties of both copolymers and obtained stereocomplexes were examined. A rise of above 50 °C of melting temperature of polylactide phase was observed as a consequence of stereocomplex creation.

Original languageEnglish
Article number073
JournalE-Polymers
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Aug 2010
Externally publishedYes

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