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US 2019/0315913 A1Published application
Process for preparing biodegradable polymers of high molecular weight
AssigneePharmathen S.A.
InventorsV. THEOCHARIS KOFTIS, EFSTRATIOS NEOKOSMIDIS, KONSTANTINA KARIDI, ANASTASIA-AIKATERINI VARVOGLI
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Abstract
A novel method for the preparation of biodegradable polymers is disclosed. The method produces polymers of high molecular weight and particularly allows for stirring throughout the polymerization reaction.
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A method of polymerization of lactide and glycolide, comprising the step of performing polymerization under stirring, in the presence of an organic solvent, a metal catalyst and optionally a co-initiator, wherein the polymerization is performed in a closed system.
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