D,L-Lactide–ε-caprolactone copolymers were synthesized by polymerization in the bulk. Films of these copolymers were prepared, and their strain properties and degradation rate under physiological conditions were studied. Introduction of ε-caprolactone into the copolymer increases the film elasticity and decreases the degradation rate compared to poly(D,L-lactide) homopolymer, and also favors spreading of human keratinocytes. The films obtained can be used for treatment of wounds and burns.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)113-120
Number of pages8
JournalRussian Journal of Applied Chemistry
Volume91
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2018

    Scopus subject areas

  • Chemical Engineering(all)
  • Chemistry(all)

    Research areas

  • EPSILON-CAPROLACTONE, L-LACTIDE, DEGRADATION, POLYLACTIDE, GLYCOLIDE, SCAFFOLD, DEFECTS

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