Table 3.
NMR data of the structural analysis of triblock copolymers.
| N | Molar ratio α-methyl styrene : Sn(Oct)2 | Ratio L-lactide/ε-caprolactone (% mol by 1H NMR) | PCL segment length, monomer units | PLA segment length, monomer units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.5 | 42.7/57.3 | 21.3 | 25.2 |
| 2 | 25 | 41.8/58.2 | 26.5 | 24.2 |
| 3 | 125 | 42.2/57.8 | 5.7 | 12.1 |
| 4 | 250 | 45.3/54.7 | 40.2 | 42.3 |
| 5 | 2500 | 49.8/50.2 | 26.6 | 39.0 |
| 6 | No protector | 41.8/58.2 | 5.8 | 7.8 |