Table 2. Characterization of Copolymers Synthesized with PEGMAS, HEMA, and PEGMAL.
| comonomerd ratio (%) | DP | Mn (theor.)b (kDa) | Đa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPEGS3G5c | 40 | 9 | 8.5 | 1.42 |
| PPEGS5G3 | 60 | 8 | 6.3 | 1.62 |
| PPEGS6G2 | 80 | 8 | 4.5 | 1.39 |
| PPEGS7G1 | 90 | 7 | 3.3 | 1.33 |
| PHEMA3G5 | 40 | 9 | 7.8 | 1.42 |
| PHEMA5G3 | 60 | 8 | 5.4 | 1.41 |
| PHEMA6G2 | 80 | 8 | 3.4 | 1.36 |
| PHEMA7G1 | 90 | 7 | 2.2 | 1.80 |
| PPEGL6G2 | 80 | 8 | 5.7 | 1.81 |
a
Đ was calculated from SEC characterization using THF as the mobile phase.
b
Mn and DP were calculated from the crude 1H NMR and the ratio of monomer/CDTPA.
c
Subscripts denote the number of repeat units.
d
Comonomers used other than GM, including PEGMAS, HEMA, and PEGMAL.