Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) - Polycaprolactone (PCL) Blends Compatibilized with Poly(ethylene oxide)-block-poly( propylene oxide)-block-poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO-PPO-PEO) Copolymer for Biomaterial Applications

Can E., Bucak S., Kinaci E., Calikogly A. C., Kose G. T.

POLYMER-PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING, cilt.53, sa.11, ss.1178-1193, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 53 Sayı: 11
  • Basım Tarihi: 2014
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/03602559.2014.886119
  • Dergi Adı: POLYMER-PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, Aerospace Database, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, Communication Abstracts, Metadex, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1178-1193
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Biomaterial, Compatibilizer, Cytotoxicity, PBS, PCL, Polymer blend, BIODEGRADABLE BLENDS, THERMAL-PROPERTIES, POLY(BUTYLENE SUCCINATE), MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES, POLYMER BLENDS, IN-VITRO, MORPHOLOGY, SCAFFOLDS, ACID), DEGRADATION
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

This study reports the preparation and characterization of Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)-Polycaprolactone (PCL) melt blends (10-40 wt.% PCL) in the presence of a compatibilizer, in order to explore their potential use as a biomaterial. The thermal transitions, as well as the crystallinity of the polymer blends were analyzed by Differential Scanning Calorimetry, the thermomechanical properties were analyzed via Dynamic Mechanical Analysis and phase morphologies were characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy. Degradation profiles of the blends were analyzed in PBS buffer solution at pH 7.4 at 37 degrees C via pH measurements. Cytotoxicity of the PBS/PCL films were tested by MTS assay.