Abstract
The copolymerisation of l-Lactide with a cyclic xanthate monomer derived from tri-O-acetyl-d-glucal has been used to incorporate thionocarbonate and thioester linkages into a polyester backbone. The poly(lactide-co-xanthate) copolymers show enhanced UV-degradability compared to PLA, with 40% mass loss within 6 hours of UV exposure (365 nm) for only 3% of sulfur-containing linkages.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5463-5466 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 58 |
Issue number | 36 |
Early online date | 6 Apr 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 May 2022 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- General Chemistry
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry