Poly(L-lactide)(PLLA), MW 20-40K is a biodegradable polyester derived from L-lactide. This molecular weight grade combines crystallinity, processability, and controlled degradation for drug delivery, controlled release, polymer formulation, tissue engineering, and biomaterial research.
Key Features and Benefits
- Biodegradable Polyester: PLLA contains hydrolyzable ester linkages that support gradual polymer degradation under appropriate conditions.
- MW 20-40K: Provides a lower molecular weight range with good processability for polymer formulation, fabrication, and controlled-release research.
- Stereoregular Structure: The L-lactide-derived polymer structure specifically promotes crystallinity and supports useful thermal and structural properties.
- Good Processability: The lower molecular weight facilitates polymer dissolution, formulation, and processing compared with higher-molecular-weight PLLA grades.
- Controlled Degradation: The polyester structure supports hydrolytic degradation specifically for controlled-release and biodegradable material applications.
- Versatile Polymer Platform: Supports preparation of particles, films, coatings, fibers, and other biodegradable polymer structures.
- Biomaterial Platform: Provides a biodegradable polymer matrix for drug delivery, controlled release, tissue engineering, 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.
- Polymer Formulation: Supports development of biodegradable polymer formulations and composite systems.
- Particle Formulation: Suitable for research involving PLLA-based microparticles, nanoparticles, and related delivery systems.
- Tissue Engineering: Supports development of biodegradable polymer matrices for tissue engineering research.
- Polymer Processing: Suitable for research involving solvent casting, coating, 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 a biodegradable polymer platform with good processability, crystallinity, and controlled degradation. It specifically supports drug delivery, controlled release, particle formulation, tissue engineering, and biomaterial research.
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