Synthesis and characterization of new malolactonate polymers and copolymers for biomedical applications

…, E Chiellini, S Cammas-Marion, P Guerin

Index: Bizzarri, Ranieri; Chiellini, Federica; Solaro, Roberto; Chiellini, Emo; Cammas-Marion, Sandrine; Guerin, Philippe Macromolecules, 2002 , vol. 35, # 4 p. 1215 - 1223

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Abstract

A new class of malolactonate polymers and copolymers were synthesized, starting from the corresponding lactones, and then characterized. Different lateral groups were selected for these polyesters to achieve a wide range of materials characteristics and possible biological recognition. The monomers were prepared according to two established procedures, which gave rather good overall yields. The polymers were obtained by the anionic ring-opening ...