1. Polyesters
- Prof. Andreas Lendlein1,2,3,
- Dr. Adam Sisson2,3,4
Published Online: 27 JUL 2011
DOI: 10.1002/9783527635818.ch1
Copyright © 2011 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
Book Title
Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers: Isolation, Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
Additional Information
How to Cite
Sisson, A. L., Schroeter, M. and Lendlein, A. (2011) Polyesters, in Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers: Isolation, Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (eds A. Lendlein and A. Sisson), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527635818.ch1
Editor Information
- 1
GKSS Forschungszentrum, Inst. für Chemie, Kantstr. 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
- 2
Center for Biomaterial Development, Institute of Polymer Research, Helmholtz-Zemtrum Geesthacht, Kantstr. 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
- 3
Berlin-Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies, Institute of Polymer Research, Helmholtz-Zemtrum Geesthacht, Kantstr. 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
- 4
GKSS Forschungszentrum, Zentrum f. Biomaterialentw., Kantstraße 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
Publication History
- Published Online: 27 JUL 2011
- Published Print: 29 JUN 2011
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527324415
Online ISBN: 9783527635818
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA);
- polyesters;
- ring-opening polymerization;
- polyanhydrides;
- block copolymers;
- shape-memory effect
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Historical Background
Preparative Methods
Physical Properties
Degradation Mechanisms
Beyond Classical Poly(Hydroxycarboxylic Acids)
References