Synthesis, Characterization and Hydrolysis of Nano-Sized Star Polymers Containing Novel, Hydrolyzable Acetal-Based Cross- Linkers

摘要

Polymeric materials with cleavable branches are unique materials whose molecular weight (MW) decreases upon branch removal. Cleavable divinyl cross-linkers represent a common type of labile branching reagents for the synthesis of such materials that can have applications as matrices for protein and drug delivery, as biodegradable orthopaedic implants, and for the "reworking" of components in the optics and the electronics industries.