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Title: Production of high molecular weight polylactic acid

Patent ·
OSTI ID:131920

A degradable high molecular weight poly(lactic acid) is described. The poly(lactic acid) has a terminal end group of one of carboxyl or hydroxyl groups with low molecular weight poly(lactic acid) units coupled with linking agents of di-isocyanates, bis-epoxides, bis-oxazolines and bis-ortho esters. The resulting high molecular weight poly(lactic acid) can be used for applications taking advantage of the improved physical properties.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Chicago, IL (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
ARCH Development Corp., Chicago, IL (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,470,944/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 7-835,166
OSTI ID:
131920
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 28 Nov 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English