PEG-PLLA and PEG-PDLA multiblock copolymers: synthesis and in situ hydrogel formation by stereocomplexation

C. Hiemstra, W.E. Hennink (Editor), Zhiyuan Zhong, J. Feijen (Editor), T Sam (Editor), X. Jiang, Pieter J. Dijkstra, Jan Feijen

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Abstract

Water-soluble PEG–PLLA and PEG–PDLA multiblock copolymers were synthesized and investigated for in situ hydrogel formation by stereocomplexation between the PLLA and PDLA blocks. The critical gel concentration measurements showed that these multiblock copolymers are able to form stereocomplexed hydrogels at a much lower concentration in water than the parent triblock copolymers. Furthermore, rheology studies showed significantly improved mechanical properties of the multiblock copolymer stereocomplexed hydrogels compared to the triblock copolymer hydrogels, obtained under otherwise same conditions.
Original languageUndefined
Pages17-19
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Apr 2006
Event9th European Symposium on Controlled Drug Delivery, ESCDD 2006 - Noordwijk aan Zee, Netherlands
Duration: 5 Apr 20067 Apr 2006
Conference number: 9

Conference

Conference9th European Symposium on Controlled Drug Delivery, ESCDD 2006
Abbreviated titleESCDD
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityNoordwijk aan Zee
Period5/04/067/04/06

Keywords

  • METIS-236891
  • IR-71110

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