Process-structure-property relationships of erodable polymeric biomaterials: II - Long range order in poly (desaminotyrosyl arylates)

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-21-2003

Abstract

The long-range order of some bioerodable polyesteramides based on a desaminotyrosyl [Thermochim Acta 396 (2003) 141; Polym Adv Technol 13 (2002) 926; J Am Chem Soc 119 (1997) 4553] diol monomer has been investigated. The order is mesogenic, best described as a 'condis crystal' or smectic-like. In all cases where long-range order is present, ordered H bonds between amide groups are observed. The order stabilizes the polymer to dimensional change and mechanical relaxation under biorelevant conditions. © 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Identifier

0041378231 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Polymer

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1016/S0032-3861(03)00559-7

ISSN

00323861

First Page

6033

Last Page

6042

Issue

19

Volume

44

Grant

P41 EB 000922-01

Fund Ref

National Institutes of Health

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