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Multiple sol-gel transitions of PEG-PCL-PEG triblock copolymer aqueous solution

Hwang, M. J., Joo, M. K., Choi, B. G., Park, M. H., Hamley, I. W. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4549-0926 and Jeong, B. (2010) Multiple sol-gel transitions of PEG-PCL-PEG triblock copolymer aqueous solution. Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 31 (23). pp. 2064-2069. ISSN 1022-1336

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Abstract/Summary

An aqueous solution of a poly(ethylene glycol)-polycaprolactone-poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG-PCL-PEG) with a composition of EG13CL23EG13 undergoes multiple transitions, from sol-to-gel (hard gel)-to-sol-to-gel (soft gel)-to-sol, in the concentration range 20.0∼35.0 wt.-%. Through dynamic mechanical analysis, UV-vis spectrophotometry, small angle X-ray scattering, differential scanning calorimetry, microcalorimetry and 13C NMR spectroscopy, the mechanism of these transitions was investigated. The hard gel and soft gel are distinguished by the crystalline and amorphous state of the PCL. The extent of PEG dehydration and the molecular motion of each block also played a critical role in the multiple transitions. This paper suggests a new mechanism for these multiple transitions driven by temperature changes.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > Department of Chemistry
ID Code:17996

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