Poly(DL-lactide) (PDLLA), MW 50-100K is a biodegradable polyester derived from DL-lactide. Its amorphous polymer structure provides a practical balance of processability, mechanical properties, and controlled hydrolytic degradation specifically for drug delivery, controlled release, polymer formulation, tissue engineering, and biomaterial research.
Key Features and Benefits
- Intermediate Molecular Weight: The 50-100K molecular weight range provides a practical balance of polymer integrity, processability, and degradation behavior.
- Biodegradable Polyester: PDLLA contains hydrolyzable ester linkages that 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.
- Good Processability: The intermediate molecular weight supports polymer dissolution, formulation, and fabrication while maintaining useful structural properties.
- Controlled Degradation: The amorphous polyester structure supports hydrolytic degradation for controlled-release and biomaterial applications.
- Versatile Polymer Platform: Supports fabrication into particles, films, fibers, coatings, porous scaffolds, and other biodegradable polymer structures.
- 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, polymer matrices, and drug-delivery systems.
- Controlled Release: Provides a biodegradable polymer matrix for sustained and controlled-release formulation research.
- Particle Formulation: Suitable for research involving PDLLA-based microparticles, nanoparticles, and related delivery systems.
- 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.
- Polymer Processing: Supports research involving solvent casting, coating, extrusion, molding, and other compatible 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 practical balance of processability, structural properties, and controlled degradation. It specifically supports drug delivery, controlled release, particle formulation, tissue engineering, and biomaterial research.
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