Poly(DL-lactide) (PDLLA), MW 100-200K is a biodegradable polyester derived from DL-lactide. Its amorphous polymer structure provides useful mechanical properties, processability, and controlled hydrolytic degradation specifically for drug delivery, controlled release, scaffold fabrication, tissue engineering, and biomaterial research.
Key Features and Benefits
- Moderate-to-High Molecular Weight: The 100-200K molecular weight range provides useful chain entanglement, mechanical integrity, and processability for polymer fabrication.
- Biodegradable Polyester: PDLLA contains hydrolyzable ester linkages that specifically support gradual polymer degradation under appropriate conditions.
- Amorphous Polymer Structure: The random distribution of D- and L-lactide units limits crystallization, giving PDLLA a predominantly amorphous structure.
- Mechanical Properties: PDLLA provides useful structural integrity for biodegradable polymer matrices while maintaining practical processability.
- Controlled Degradation: The amorphous polyester structure supports hydrolytic degradation for controlled-release and biomaterial applications.
- Versatile Polymer Processing: Supports fabrication into films, fibers, particles, porous scaffolds, coatings, and other polymer structures using appropriate processing methods.
- Biomaterial Platform: Provides a versatile biodegradable polymer matrix for drug delivery, tissue engineering, controlled release, and biomaterial development.
Applications
- Drug Delivery: Supports development of biodegradable particles, matrices, and drug-delivery systems.
- Controlled Release: Provides a biodegradable polymer matrix for sustained and controlled-release formulation research.
- Tissue Engineering: Supports fabrication of biodegradable matrices and scaffolds for tissue engineering research.
- Scaffold Fabrication: Suitable for preparation of porous scaffolds, membranes, films, fibers, and related polymer structures.
- Electrospinning: Supports preparation of PDLLA fibers and fibrous matrices for biomaterial research.
- Polymer Processing: Supports research involving solvent casting, extrusion, molding, and other compatible polymer-processing techniques.
- Biomaterial Research: Supports development of biodegradable polymer systems, composites, coatings, and related biomaterials.
Storage and Handling
- Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container under cool, dry conditions. Protect from moisture and excessive heat during long-term storage.
- Handling: Protect from moisture because hydrolysis can reduce polymer molecular weight. Dry the polymer appropriately before melt processing or other moisture-sensitive applications.
This product provides an amorphous biodegradable polyester with a useful balance of mechanical properties, processability, and controlled degradation. It specifically supports drug delivery, scaffold fabrication, tissue engineering, controlled release, and biomaterial research.
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