Degradation of Poly(L-Lactide) films under ultravioletInduced photografting and sterilization conditions

被引：89
作者：
Janorkar, Amol V.
Metters, Andrew T.
Hirt, Douglas E. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Clemson Univ, Dept Chem Engn, Clemson, SC 29634 USA
[2] Clemson Univ, Ctr Adv Engn Fibers & Films, Clemson, SC 29634 USA
来源：
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE | 2007年 / 106卷 / 02期
关键词：
degradation; photochemistry; radiation;
D O I：
10.1002/app.24692
中图分类号：
O63 [高分子化学（高聚物）];
学科分类号：
070305 ; 080501 ; 081704 ;
摘要：
The degradation of polymers under ultraviolet (UV) irradiation has been a great concern for biomaterial and agricultural applications. The major objective of this research was to study the effect of UV irradiation on the representative bulk and surface properties of poly (L-lactide) (PLA) films. Two UV sources with different spectral outputs and intensities were chosen so that one of them could be used for surface modification and the other could be used for UV sterilization of the PLA films. The results established that the molecular weight of PLA decreased significantly during irradiation from the photografting lamp under atmospheric conditions. Irradiation through a Pyrex container was shown to minimize polymer degradation during UV exposure from the photografting lamp. The PLA films UV-irradiated under the sterilization lamp for 12 h revealed a similar reduction in the molecular weight and no change in the surface hydrophilicity. However, significantly less photo-degradation was observed under the sterilization lamp when the samples were held in a Pyrex container. (C) 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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页码：1042 / 1047
页数：6
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