Table 3. Mechanical properties of polycarbonates from Ty and Hva (mean ± SD, n = 4).
modulus [GPa] |
yield stress [Mpa] |
yield strainc |
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copolymer composition Ty/Hva [mol %] | drya | wetb | drya | wetb | drya | wetb |
100/0 | 1.1 ± 0.2 | 0.8 ± 0.2 | 38 ± 2 | 27 ± 2 | 6% | 5% |
90/10 | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 42 ± 5 | 27 ± 1 | 6% | 6% |
75/25 | 1.0 ± 0.1 | 0.9 ± 0.1 | 42 ± 2 | 32 ± 1 | 6% | 6% |
50/50 | 1.2 ± 0.1 | 0.9 ± 0.1 | 57 ± 3 | 34 ± 2 | 8% | 6% |
0/100 | 1.2 ± 0.1 | 1.2 ± 0.2 | 54 ± 2 | 43 ± 2 | 7% | 6% |
Tested at room temperature (RT) without preconditioning.
Preconditioned for 24 h and tested in PBS at 37 °C.
SD < 1%.