Abstract
Thermoplastic poly(ester−urethanes) were polymerized in a two-step process: a condensation copolymerization of lactic acid (LA) and e-caprolactone (CL), using stannous octoate as catalyst, followed by an increase in the molecular weight through urethane linking. The use of 1,4-butanediol results in oligomer molecules with hydroxyl functionality at both ends. The effect of comonomer ratio on the thermal and mechanical properties of the poly(ester−urethane) was investigated. SEC, FTIR, and 13C NMR were used to confirm the formation and structure of the polymer; a random sequence distribution of the comonomer units was concluded along the polymeric chains. All poly(ester−urethanes) were amorphous, with Tg varying from 53 to −45 °C. Poly(ester−urethanes) with a small amount of CL units were rigid, having a tensile modulus of 1700−2100 MPa, maximum stress of 36−47 MPa, and maximum strain of 4−7%. CL-rich poly(ester−urethanes) were highly elastomeric with maximum stress of 9 MPa and with maximum strain over 10...
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