Step Polymerizations Synthesis of Biodegradable Polymers

Within the frame of these processes, it is interesting to note that scC02 appears to serve as an effective dispersion medium for the synthesis of biodegradable poly- 

The benefits that scC02 offers as a reaction medium have been the object of intense research activity, and it is foreseeable that this field of study will continue to improve. This suggestion is justified by the fact that scC02 demonstrates both favorable physico-chemical properties (tunability of the chemico-physical properties, complete miscibility with permanent gases, plasticizing effect of polymers, inertness to free chain reactions) and positive technical and environmental qualities (naturally occurring and abundant, inexpensive, nontoxic, nonflammable). 

Part of the research reported in this chapter was supported by the Ministero dellTstruzione, dell Universita e della Ricerca (MIUR) and by the Universita di Palermo. 

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