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The Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Block Copolymer Consisting of Poly(Propylene Fumarate) and Poly(Ethylene Oxide)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 February 2011

Laura J. Suggs ,
Richard G. Payne ,
Edmund Y. Kao ,
Lawrence B. Alemany ,
Michael J. Yaszemski ,
Kenneth K. Wu  and
Antonios G. Mikos
Laura J. Suggs
Affiliation:
Institute of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX
Richard G. Payne
Affiliation:
Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX
Edmund Y. Kao
Affiliation:
Institute of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX
Lawrence B. Alemany
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, Rice University, Houston, TX
Michael J. Yaszemski
Affiliation:
Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX
Kenneth K. Wu
Affiliation:
University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
Antonios G. Mikos
Affiliation:
Institute of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX
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A block copolymer was developed consisting of poly(propylene fumarate) (PPF) and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) blocks. The former component allows the copolymer to be crosslinked, while the latter component allows the physical properties to be controlled. The compositions and segmental lengths of the two components were varied, and the copolymer was subsequently characterized.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 394: Symposium Z – Polymers in Medicine and Pharmacy , 1995 , 167
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1995

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