Aliphatic polyesters : Abiotic and biotic degradation and degradation products

• This paper reviews the degradation behavior of aliphatic polyesters of current interest, including polylactide, polycaprolactone, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and their copolymers. Special focus is given to degradation products formed in different abiotic and biotic environments. The influence of processing and processing additives on the properties and degradation behavior is also briefly discussed.

Ämnesord

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Kemiteknik -- Polymerteknologi (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Chemical Engineering -- Polymer Technologies (hsv//eng)

NATURVETENSKAP  -- Kemi -- Polymerkemi (hsv//swe)

NATURAL SCIENCES  -- Chemical Sciences -- Polymer Chemistry (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

polylactide

polycaprolactone

poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)

degradation

degradation products

in-vitro degradation

low-molecular-weight

capillary-zone-electrophoresis

structure-property relationships

hydroxybutyrate-hydroxyvalerate copolymers

synthetic atactic poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)

film-blown poly(epsilon-caprolactone)

massive poly(alpha-hydroxy acids)

biodegradable medical devices

headspace gas-chromatography

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