Yottha Srithep

PEG Middle-Block Molecular Weight as a Quantitative Design Variable for Stereocomplex Formation Efficiency in High-Molecular-Weight PLLA–PEG–PLLA/PDLA Blends

Abstract Achieving complete stereocomplex (SC) formation in high-molecular-weight PLLA/PDLA blends by injection molding remains a challenge because the rapid mold-cooling rate suppresses the slow enantiomeric chain-recognition process. Here, we demonstrate that the PEG middle-blo...

Recent Advances in PLA Stereocomplexes: Synthesis, Modification, and Applications

Stereocomplexes derived from natural polylactides are an important class of renewable plastics. Although neat polylactides generally exhibit low elongation at break and low Young’s modulus, stereocomplex formation significantly enhances their thermal resistance and stiffness (rat...