Polylactide stereocomplexes and their properties have been widely explored throughout the years. It is known that the melting temperaure  (Tm) of the stereocomplex is higher than the homopolymer Tm. However, stereocomplexes of poly(isopropyl glycolide) have not been explored. Herein we report the synthesis and characterization of isotactic poly(isopropyl glycolide) and the formation of its stereocomplexes. Crystallinity and thermal properties are studied.

Formation of poly(isopropyl glycolide) stereocomplexes

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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