Modulation of Crystallinity through Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in PLLA/Magnetic Nanoparticles Composites: A Proof of Concept.
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Jan 1, 2021
This materials proof-of-concept study explored using radiofrequency EMF to heat magnetic nanoparticles dispersed in PLLA to modulate polymer properties. Heating was monitored by infrared camera, and polymer changes were assessed by differential scanning calorimetry and nanoindentation. The authors report that EMF…
Biodegradable shape memory nanocomposites with thermal and magnetic field responsiveness.
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Jan 1, 2013
This engineering study reports fabrication of a biodegradable PLLA shape-memory nanocomposite incorporating surface-modified Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The composite showed improved tensile/mechanical and shape-memory properties compared with PLLA, and shape recovery could be triggered by an alternating magnetic field.…
Synthesis of polylactic acid-polyglycolic acid blends using microwave radiation.
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Jan 1, 2008
This engineering/materials study describes blending PLLA and PGA using microwave irradiation to produce PLGA-related blends with varying constituent concentrations. The authors report that FTIR, NMR, and DSC measurements indicate blending and cross-linking between the polymers. The abstract does not provide microwave…