Recent advances in enhancing stereocomplexation between poly(lactide) enantiomeric chains
Mingwei Guo, Weixin Wu, Wenjing Wu, Ruizhe Wang, Liming Huang, Qinwei Gao
Abstract
, enantiomeric PLA homopolymers, and enantiomeric PLA-based copolymers. One important point to be noted is that much emphasis is focused on improving SC crystallization by enhancing interactions in the enantiomeric PLA-based copolymers. There is an insightful discussion about the effect of enhanced SC crystallization as well as intermolecular interactions between PLLA and PDLA chains in various stereocomplexable systems. Most importantly, this review starts with the basic understanding of SC crystallization and further elaborates on the rational mechanism of enhanced SC crystallization to provide a broad idea for broadening the road toward PLA-based materials.
Topics & Concepts
BiocompatibilityLactideBiodegradationEnantiomerMaterials scienceNanotechnologyChemistryCopolymerOrganic chemistryComposite materialPolymerMetallurgybiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization