Super-Tough and Biodegradable Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) Transparent Thin Films Toughened by Star-Shaped PCL-<i>b</i>-PDLA Plasticizers

To obtain fully degradable and super-tough poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) blends, biodegradable star-shaped PCL-<i>b</i>-PDLA plasticizers were synthesized using natural originated xylitol as initiator. These plasticizers were blended with PLGA to prepare transparent thin films. Effec...

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Main Authors: Jieun Jeong, Sangsoo Yoon, Xin Yang, Young Jun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/12/2617