Comparison of FCOPUs degradation with previously reported PCL-based or castor oil-based polyurethane with fluorinated segments (or not).
| Sample name | Solvent | Time (day) | Temp.(°C) | Loss weight (%) | Morphology | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COPU | 3 wt% NaOH | 18 | 45 | 28.88 | Pores | This study |
| 16FCOPU | 3 wt% NaOH | 18 | 45 | 22.28 | Pores | This study |
| PCL | Buffer solutions (pH 10) | 50 | 37 | ≈18 | Irregular and corrugated | 27 |
| PCL | Buffer solutions (pH 4) | 50 | 37 | ≈12 | Irregular and defects. | 27 |
| OPU | 45 wt% NaOH | 7 | RTa | ≈50 | — | 45 |
| FPU-1 | 45 wt% NaOH | 7 | RTa | ≈4 | — | 45 |
| PU/OFHD-01 | 3 wt% NaOH | 18 | 45 | ≈15 | Cracks | 46 |
| PU/OFHD-02 | 3 wt% NaOH | 18 | 45 | ≈9 | Cracks | 46 |
| WPU (castor oil-based) | 1 wt% NaOH | 0.5 | 45 | ≈21 | Pores | 47 |
Room temperature.