Title of article :
Gel formation and photopolymerization during supramolecular self-assemblies of α-CDs with LA–PEG–LA copolymer end-capped with methacryloyl groups
Author/Authors :
Hongliang Wei، نويسنده , , Jiyu He، نويسنده , , Ling-gang Sun، نويسنده , , Kaiqiang Zhu، نويسنده , , Zengguo Feng، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2005
Abstract :
A novel gelation occurs in water during supramolecular self-assemblies of α-cyclodextrins being threaded onto amphiphilic LA–PEG–LA copolymer end-capped with methacryloyl groups. The rheologic studies show that the gels are thixotropic and reversible. While exposed to UV irradiation with a photoinitiator added in advance, they can be photopolymerized in situ to give rise to chemically cross-linked biodegradable hydrogels with the markedly improved mechanical strength. The gels formed prior to and after UV irradiation are characterized using FTIR, 1H NMR, WAXD and TGA techniques. The swelling ratio and in vitro degradation of the photocured hydrogels are also investigated. It appears that both physical and chemical gels have the potential to be used as injectable biomaterials.
Keywords :
Supramolecular self-assembly , ?-Cyclodextrin , Photopolymerization , Injectable hydrogel
Journal title :
European Polymer Journal(EPJ)
Journal title :
European Polymer Journal(EPJ)