Abstract
Stereocomplex polylactide has been known as one of the choices to enhance the properties of polylactides. Numerous studies have been carried out on stereocomplex formation and characterizations, but these have a limitation in the case of high-molecular-weight polylactides. The stereocomplex formation of high-molecular-weight polylactides was observed by supercritical CO2 in the presence of solvent. Furthermore, the addition of solvent increased the degree of stereocomplex formation. We evaluated the degree of stereocomplex formation as a function of pressures, solvent concentration, temperature, and times. The high degree of stereocomplex formation was achieved at 30% of dichloromethane, 350 bar, and 65 °C. Compared with the solution casting method, stereocomplex formation by supercritical CO2-solvent had a higher degree of stereocomplex formation, and dry product was obtained in situ. Significant improvements of thermal and mechanical properties have been assessed for the stereocomplex obtained by superc...
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