Synthesis and characterization of injectable supramolecular structured hydrogels prepared by free radical polymerization of PLA-b-PEG-b-PLA macromers and α-cyclodextrins

Kai Qiang Zhu*, Hong Liang Wei, Ji Yu He, Li Jun Qian, Dan Dan Hou, Ai Ying Zhang, Zeng Guo Feng

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Abstract

Poly(L-lactide)-poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(L-lactide) triblock copolymer (PLA-PEG-PLA) was synthesized by the ring-opening polymerization of L-lactide with poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG6000) as the initiator and Sn(Oct)2 as the catalyst in toluene. This copolymer was further reacted with methacrylic anhydride to give a soluble macromer terminated with methacryloyl groups. Two kinds of supramolecular structured hydro-gels were obtained through mixing the macromer with α-cyclodextrins and then initiating by using ammonium persulphate with ascorbic acid or ferrous sulfate. The macromer and hydrogels were characterized by 1H NMR, FTIR, TGA and XRD etc.. Based on rheological test, the two kinds of the resultant hydrogels are injectable with appropriate pot-life.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2160-2164
Number of pages5
JournalKao Teng Hsueh Hsiao Hua Heush Hsueh Pao/ Chemical Journal of Chinese Universities
Volume26
Issue number11
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2005

Keywords

  • Injectable property
  • Macromers
  • Redox initiator
  • Supramolecular structured hydrogel
  • α-Cyclodextrins

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