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Multifunctional Polyesters for Bioartificial Vascular Prostheses
Author(s) -
Theiler Stefan,
Mela Petra,
Keul Helmut,
Möller Martin
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
macromolecular symposia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-3900
pISSN - 1022-1360
DOI - 10.1002/masy.201051061
Subject(s) - polyester , materials science , polymer chemistry , substrate (aquarium) , surface modification , polymerization , methacrylate , polymer , chemical engineering , composite material , oceanography , engineering , geology
Aliphatic polyesters of controlled molecular weight and low molecular weight distribution were prepared via anionic ring‐opening polymerization using a multifunctional star‐shaped initiator. Functionalization results in star‐shaped functional polyesters bearing methacrylate end groups. Novel biodegradable polyester resins were prepared by photochemical crosslinking of the functional polyesters. Three‐dimensional microstructuring via UV replica molding shows the potential of this material as substrate for biomedical devices.