Study of a (trimethylenecarbonate-co-epsilon-caprolactone) polymer - Part 1: preparation of a new nerve guide through controlled random copolymerization using rare earth catalysts

Authors
Schappacher, M Fabre, T Mingotaud, AF Soum, A
Citation
M. Schappacher et al., Study of a (trimethylenecarbonate-co-epsilon-caprolactone) polymer - Part 1: preparation of a new nerve guide through controlled random copolymerization using rare earth catalysts, BIOMATERIAL, 22(21), 2001, pp. 2849-2855
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary
Journal title
BIOMATERIALS
ISSN journal
01429612 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
21
Year of publication
2001
Pages
2849 - 2855
Database
ISI
SICI code
0142-9612(200111)22:21<2849:SOA(P->2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
Random copolymers of trimethylene carbonate and epsilon -caprolactone have been synthesized through ring-opening polymerization using rare earth alkox ides as initiator. The structure of the copolymers has been characterized b y H-1 and C-13 NMR. Their thermal behaviour, their permeability to liquid a nd their mechanical properties have also been evaluated. These copolymers h ave been used to process a new nerve guide. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.