abstract |
A-B-A triblock copolymers tailored to produce certain embodiments that have specific properties, such as relatively high elastic modulus. Also provided are methods of designing and synthesizing such a triblock copolymer having desired properties, such non-limiting copolymers comprising a poly(ethylene oxide) block and a block selected from at least one of poly(L-lactic acid) and poly(D,L-lactic acid). |