The utilization of semi-hydrolyzable oligoester-derivatized Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs) as nanostructured precursors provides a straightforward and effective route to novel (meso)porous networks. In a first stage, different types of poly(D,L-lactide)/poly(methyl methacrylate)-based IPNs were synthesized by resorting to the so-called in situ sequential method. In a second stage, the quantitative hydrolysis of the polyester sub-network afforded porous structures with pore sizes ranging from 10 to 100 nm. The potentialities offered by this versatile approach were discussed, and the porosity of the resulting methacrylic networks was examined by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and thermoporometry using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). 相似文献
Abstract Semi‐ and full‐interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) of uralkyd (UA) resin based on hydrogenated castor oil and poly(butyl acrylate) (PBA) were prepared by the sequential mode of synthesis. These IPNs were characterized for their resistance to thermal behavior, swelling (%), and mechanical properties. The morphology of the IPNs was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The effect of the variations of the blend ratios on the above‐mentioned properties was examined. The mechanical properties significantly enhanced by increasing UA component in the blend. Full‐IPNs exhibited higher apparent densities, mechanical properties, and thermal stability than the corresponding semi‐IPNs. 相似文献
Hyaluronic acid (HA) provides many advantages to regenerative implants through its bioactive properties, but it also has many limitations as a biomaterial if it is not chemically modified. In order to overcome some of these limitations, HA has been combined with poly(ethyl acrylate) in the form of interpenetrating polymeric networks (IPNs), in which the HA network is crosslinked with divinyl sulfone. Scaffolds of this IPN have been produced through a template‐leaching methodology, and their properties have been compared with those of single‐network scaffolds made of either PEA or crosslinked HA. A fibroblast cell line has been used to assess the in vitro performance of the scaffolds, revealing good cell response and a differentiated behavior on the IPN surface when compared to the individual polymers. Altogether, the results confirm that this type of material offers an interesting microenvironment for cells, which can be further improved toward its potential use in medical implants.
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