Synthesis and characterization of biodegradable materials: PDLLA-(MAh-Diol)n-PDLLA copolymer

The novel biodegradable copolymer PDLLA-(MAH-Diol)n-PDLLA with unsaturated bond was synthesized by copolymerizing lactide and prepolymer, which was prepared by the polycondensation of maleic anhydride and poly(ethylene glycol), using p-toluene sulphonic acid as catalyst. The new copolymer has improved hydrophilicity and flexibility. The structure and properties of the novel polymers were studied by FTIR, NMR, GPC-MALLS and DSC.