Amphiphilic poly(ethylene oxide)/poly(dimethylsiloxane)polymers: : 1. Synthesis and characterization of cross-linked hydrogels

Zeng Rong Zhang, Moshe Gottlieb

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Abstract

Three types of poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) networks cross-linked by silicone-based compounds have been formed. One type of network prepared from allyl-substituted poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), is stable whereas the other two are degradable. The degree of swelling of the resulting hydrogels depends strongly on the PEO/silicone ratio and on temperature. From the weight fraction of soluble material in the networks, the extent of cross-linking reaction has been estimated. The molecular weight between cross-links has been calculated independently from the weight fraction of soluble material in the networks and from swelling data.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)133-145
Number of pages13
JournalThermochimica Acta
Volume336
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 27 Sep 1999

Keywords

  • Cross-link
  • Hydrogels
  • Poly(ethylene glycol)
  • Poly(ethylene oxide)
  • Silicone

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Instrumentation
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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