New developments in the synthesis of aliphatic polyesters by ring-opening polymerisation

2 Synthesis of aliphatic polyesters by ring-opening polymerisation 

The broad range of biodegradable and biocompatible aliphatic polyesters shown in Fig. 4.1 have been prepared over the last forty years. Among them, poly(e- 

The development of new applications requires the fine tailoring of the properties of the aliphatic polyesters, such as biodegradation rate, crystallinity, bioadherence, hydrophilicity and mechanical properties. For this purpose, a variety of strategies are currently considered, that involve copolymerisation, polymer blending, loading with fillers and/or plasticisers, and chemical transformation. This aspect is however beyond the scope of this paper. 

2 Preparation of aliphatic polyesters by step-growth polynnerisation 

Condensation with elimination of water by azeotropic distillation 

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New developments in the synthesis of aliphatic polyesters by ring-opening polymerisation... 

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