Stereochemistry and stoichiometry in aliphatic polyester photopolymers for 3D printing tailored biomaterial scaffolds
Scott Brooks, Eric Jonathan Constant, Olivia King, Andrew C. Weems
Abstract
Stereoselective aliphatic polyester biomaterials were synthesized through ring opening copolymerization using a tin catalyst, which could then be crosslinked using thiol–ene or free radical methods to tailor physical properties.
Topics & Concepts
PolyesterPhotopolymerBiomaterialStoichiometry3D printingChemistryPolymer chemistryChemical engineeringMaterials sciencePolymerOrganic chemistryComposite materialPolymerizationEngineeringAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologiesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties