Table 2.
Comparison of the molecular weight of PLA synthesis using FeCl3 catalyst with Fe(DS)3 Specimen-catalyst Mw, Mn, and PDI
| Catalyst-specimen | Area of each peak (%) | MW (g/mol) | Mn (g/mol) | PDI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA-FeCl3 | 94.97 | 23,720 | 16,591 | 1.430 |
| 5.03 | 235 | 66 | 3.546 | |
| PLA-Fe(DS)3 | 95.93 | 20,232 | 13,622 | 1.485 |
| 4.07 | 301 | 80 | 3.778 |