title: Synthesis of polylactic acid-polyglycolic acid blends using microwave radiation.
abstract: Degradation rates of a copolymeric PLGA can be controlled by varying the constituent amount in the copolymer. In the present study we have made an attempt to utilize microwave irradiation to blend PLLA and PGA in different concentrations. FTIR, NMR and DSC measurements clearly show the blending and cross-linking between the constituents.
authors.affiliation: Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, United States.
authors.forename: Anurag
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pandey
authors.forename: Girish C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Pandey
authors.forename: Pranesh B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Aswath
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects*; D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D019344:Lactic Acid / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects*; D008422:Materials Testing; D008872:Microwaves; D011100:Polyglycolic Acid / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects*; D000077182:Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer; D011829:Radiation Dosage
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D000077182:Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer; D011100:Polyglycolic Acid; D019344:Lactic Acid