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Polysciences Inc. Poly(Trimethylene Carbonate-Co-Caprolactone), 90:10, IV 1.1 dL/g
SKU: 50022-25
Polysciences Inc. Poly(Trimethylene Carbonate-Co-Caprolactone), 90:10, IV 1.1 dL/g
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Product Overview
Poly(trimethylene carbonate-co-caprolactone) (PTMC-co-PCL) is a copolymer composed of the monomers trimethylene carbonate and caprolactone. PTMC-co-PCL is a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer that has a range of potential applications in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries and is commonly used as a material for medical devices, 3D printing, tissue engineering scaffolds, and drug delivery.
The biodegradation rate of PTMC-co-PCL is influenced by the molecular weight and monomer ratio. Higher amounts of trimethylene carbonate result in a faster biodegradation rate, whereas higher amounts of caprolactone result in a slower biodegradation rate. The monomer ratio can be adjusted to achieve specific biodegradation rates and tailor the material to the intended application.
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1. Albertsson, Ann‐Christine, and Maria Eklund. "Influence of molecular structure on the degradation mechanism of degradable polymers: in vitro degradation of poly (trimethylene carbonate), poly (trimethylene carbonate‐co‐caprolactone), and poly (adipic anhydride)." Journal of applied polymer science 57.1 (1995): 87-103.
https://doi.org/10.1002/app.1995.070570109
2. Hossain, Md Sanower, Farahidah Mohamed, and M. Shafri. "Poly (trimethylene carbonate-co-caprolactone): An emerging drug delivery nanosystem in pharmaceutics." Biomater. Biomech. Bioeng 5.1 (2020): 65-86.