Search results for "copolymer"

Polyaspartamide-g-Polylactide graft cpolymers able to form nanoparticles obtained by a novel synthetic strategy.

2009

MRI-Visible Poly(ε-caprolactone) with Controlled Contrast Agent Ratios for Enhanced Visualization in Temporary Imaging Applications

2013

International audience; Hydrophobic macromolecular contrast agents (MMCAs) are highly desirable to provide safe and efficient magnetic resonance (MR) visibility to implantable medical devices. In this study, we report on the synthesis and evaluation of novel biodegradable poly(ε-caprolactone)-based MMCAs. Poly(α-propargyl-ε-caprolactone-co-ε-caprolactone)s containing 2, 5, and 10 mol % of propargyl groups have been prepared by ring-opening copolymerization of ε-caprolactone and the corresponding propargylated lactone. In parallel, a diazido derivative of the clinically used diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA)/Gd3+ complex has been synthesized. Finally, MRI-visible poly(ε-caprolactone)…

1986

Gelchromatographie, 12. Gelchromatographisches Verhalten von Polyvinylalkoholgelen

1975

Durch Hydrolyse von Copolymeren aus Vinylacetat und 1,4-Bis(vinyloxy)butan werden vernetzte Polyvinylalkoholgele hergestellt und ihre Eignung als hydrophile stationare Phase bei gelchromatographischen Trennungen mit Dextranen, Poly(athylenoxid)en und Proteinen als Testsubstanzen gepruft. Die Gele sind druck- und biostabil und zeigen keine storende Adsorption. Je nach Herstellungsbedingungen werden Ausschlusmolekulargewichte bis zu 106 erzielt. Hydrolysis of copolymers from vinyl acetate and 1,4-bis(vinyloxy)butane results in crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol) gels. Their applicability as hydrophilic stationary phase in gel permeation chromatography is investigated using dextranes, poly(ethylen…

Tuning the Gelation of Aqueous Laponite Dispersions by means of Block Copolymers and their Homopolymers

2008

Self-organized environment-sensitive inulin–doxorubicin conjugate with a selective cytotoxic effect towards cancer cells

2015

An inulin-based random copolymer bearing high dose doxorubicin (18.45% on a weight basis), INU-EDA-P, C-DOXO, was prepared by coupling doxorubicin with inulin though a citraconylamide bridge used as a pH sensitive spacer. A further conjugation with pentynoic acid via an amidic bond led to the hydrophobization of the copolymer which allows the acquisition of a self-assembling ability at low concentration (0.33 mg mL(-1)) combining both Pi-Pi stacking and London interactions. Drug release studies were carried out at different pH demonstrating a remarkable pH dependency, where the maximum release rate was observed at pH mimicking cancer tissue and lysosomal environments. Besides, by measuring …

Polymers of Limonene Oxide and Carbon Dioxide: Polycarbonates of the Solar Economy

2018

Limonene epoxide (1,2 limonene oxide) readily reacts with carbon dioxide in a ring opening copolymerization reaction with insertion of CO2 and formation of polycarbonates of exceptional chemical and physical properties. Both poly(limonene carbonate) and poly(limonene dicarbonate) can be synthesized using low cost Zn or Al homogeneous catalysts. This study addresses selected relevant questions concerning the technical and economic feasibility of limonene and carbon dioxide polymers en route to the bioeconomy.

Synthesis and noncovalent protein conjugation of linear-hyperbranched PEG-poly(glycerol) alpha,omega(n)-telechelics.

2009

Linear-hyperbranched, heterobifunctional alpha,omega(n) telechelic block copolymers consisting of a linear poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) chain and a hyperbranched polyglycerol (PG) block have been prepared in five steps, using a protected amino-functional initiator. The polyfunctionality omega(n) (OH groups) can be adjusted by the degree of polymerization (DP(n)) of the polyglycerol block. Subsequent introduction of a single biotin unit by amidation in alpha-position permitted noncovalent bioconjugation with avidin.

Directing the self-assembly of semiconducting copolymers: the consequences of grafting linear or hyperbranched polyether side chains.

2013

The synthesis and self-assembly of novel semiconducting rod-coil type graft block copolymers based on poly(para-phenylene vinylene) (PPV) copolymers is presented, focusing on the ordering effect of linear versus hyperbranched side chains. Using an additional reactive ester block, highly polar, linear poly(ethylene glycol), and hyperbranched polyglycerol side chains are attached in a grafting-to approach. Remarkably, the resulting novel semiconducting graft copolymers with polyether side chains show different solubility and side-chain directed self-assembly behavior in various solvents, e.g., cylindrical or spherical superstructures in the size range of 10 to 120 nm, as shown by TEM. By adju…

Stable, hydroxyl functional polycarbonates with glycerol side chains synthesized from CO(2) and isopropylidene(glyceryl glycidyl ether).

2012

A series of functional polycarbonates, poly((isopropylidene glyceryl glycidyl ether)-co-(glycidyl methyl ether) carbonate) (P((IGG-co-GME) C)) random copolymers with different fractions of 1,2-isopropylidene glyceryl glycidyl ether (IGG) units, is synthesized. After acidic hydrolysis of the acetal protecting groups, a new type of functional polycarbonate prepared directly from CO(2) and glycerol is obtained, namely poly((glyceryl glycerol)-co-(glycidyl methyl ether) carbonate) (P((GG-co-GME) C)). All hydroxyl functional samples exhibit monomodal molecular weight distributions with PDIs between 2.5 and 3.3 and M(n) between 12 000 and 25 000 g mol(-1) . Thermal properties reflect the amorphou…