Reactive plasticization and chain extension of poly(lactic acid) via epoxy-functionalized asymmetric citrate esters for fully biodegradable infusion bags
Shiyan Sun, Yunxuan Weng, Yanjun He, Caili Zhang
Topics & Concepts
PlasticizerChemistryUltimate tensile strengthCrystallinityHydrolysisDegradation (telecommunications)Diglycidyl etherChemical engineeringPolyvinyl alcoholCytotoxicityBiodegradationNuclear chemistryThermal stabilityDecompositionPropenylEtherChemical decompositionDifferential scanning calorimetryPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryGlass transitionElongationPolyvinyl chloridePolymerChlorideLeaching (pedology)Covalent bondEthylene glycolbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesPolymer Science and PVCPolymer crystallization and properties