Table 3.
Molecular-weight and concentration information of brush polymer PGMA-g-PEG/PLA and the corresponding micelle Rh and Rg measured by DLS and SAXS, respectively.
| Polymer | Starting polymer concentration (wt %) | Micelle hydrodynamic radius (DLS; nm) | Micelle radius of gyration (SAXS; nm) | Rg/Rh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGMA68-g-PEG16/PLA17 | 0.2 | 6.9 | 5.7 | 0.83 |
| PGMA72-g-PEG45/PLA33 | 0.27 | 8.7 | 6.9 | 0.79 |
| PGMA72-g-PEG45/PLA33 | 2 | 8.7 | 7.0 | 0.80 |
| PGMA721-g-PEG45/PLA29 | 0.27 | 14.9 | 17.8 | 1.19 |
| PGMA721-g-PEG45/PLA29 | 2 | 15.8 | 18.3 | 1.16 |