Synthesis,Characterization and Application of Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)with a Mass Ratio of Lactic to Glycolic Segments of 52/48

Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA)is one of the most representative degradable copolymers and promising drug carriers.In the current paper,the PLGAs with a lactic acid/glycolic acid(LA/GA)molar ratio of 52/48 and various molecular weights were prepared by a melting method.The molecular weight,molecular weight distribution,and thermal stability were determined by 1H NMR and thermogravimetric analysis methods.The results demonstrated that PLGAs with the fixed LA/GA molar ratio(52/48),different molecular weights,and narrow molecular weight distribution could be obtained by solely altering the reaction time.The PLGA films were prepared,and their properties including micro-structure,mechanical property,in-vitro cytotoxicity,and biodegradability were characterized.In combination with the homogeneous microstructures and mechanical properties,the drug-loading and releasing properties of PLGA3.2 films were investigated.The results show that PLGA3.2 film with an LA/GA molar ratio of 52/48 is a promising curcumin carrier.