Controlling Actuation Performance in Physically Cross-Linked Polylactone Blends Using Polylactide Stereocomplexation

• Published in: Biomacromolecules Vol. 21; no. 2; pp. 338 - 348
• Main Authors: Izraylit, Victor, Gould, Oliver E. C, Rudolph, Tobias, Kratz, Karl, Lendlein, Andreas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States American Chemical Society 10.02.2020
• Subjects: Calorimetry, Differential Scanning; Chromatography, Gel; composite polymers; Cross-Linking Reagents - chemistry; crosslinking; crystal structure; geometry; lactones; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; mechanical properties; Microscopy, Atomic Force; mixing; Molecular Weight; Polyesters - chemistry; polylactic acid; Polymers - chemical synthesis; Polymers - chemistry; Scattering, Radiation; X-Rays

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