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Structure and properties of thermoplastic poly(glycerol sebacate) elastomers originating from prepolymers with different molecular weights
Author(s) -
Liu Quanyong,
Tian Ming,
Shi Rui,
Zhang Liqun,
Chen Dafu,
Tian Wei
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.25606
Subject(s) - differential scanning calorimetry , elastomer , materials science , gel permeation chromatography , thermoplastic elastomer , plasticizer , polymer chemistry , crystallization , thermoplastic , chemical engineering , prepolymer , swelling , composite material , copolymer , polymer , polyurethane , physics , engineering , thermodynamics
Thermoplastic poly(glycerol sebacate) (TMPGS) elastomers originating from three prepolymers with different molecular weights were prepared first, and then the structure and properties were studied. Specifically, by swelling tests, gel permeation chromatography, X‐ray diffraction, and differential scanning calorimetry, the crosslinking densities, sol contents and compositions, crystallization, and thermal performances of three TMPGSs were examined. Finally, the degradability in a 37°C phosphate‐buffered saline solution (pH = 7.4) was also illuminated. The three TMPGSs had similar chemical structures, but the different molecular weights of the prepolymers influenced their final compositions and properties to a great extent. Furthermore, both hydrogen bonding and plasticization action in the elastomers played important roles in balancing the overall properties of the TMPGS elastomers. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 104: 1131–1137, 2007