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  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a widely used biodegradable polymer.
  • Stereochemical composition significantly influences PLA properties.
  • Existing analytical methods may not fully resolve stereochemical heterogeneity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robust high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for separating PLA based on stereochemical composition.
  • To investigate racemization in poly(l-lactide) (PLLA) using the developed HPLC method.
  • To characterize stereochemically distinct PLA fractions.

Main Methods:

  • High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for stereochemical separation.
  • Two-dimensional liquid chromatography (2D-LC) for molar mass analysis.
  • Preparative HPLC for fraction collection.
  • Proton nuclear magnetic resonance (¹H NMR) with homonuclear decoupling for stereochemical analysis.
  • Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) for end group analysis.

Main Results:

  • The HPLC method successfully separated PLA according to stereochemical composition, identifying trace amounts of meso-lactide due to racemization.
  • 2D-LC confirmed that separation was based on stereochemical heterogeneity, not molar mass differences.
  • ¹H NMR and MALDI-TOF-MS analyses revealed significant stereochemical differences and varied end group structures in the isolated PLA fractions.

Conclusions:

  • The developed HPLC method is highly sensitive to minor variations in PLA stereochemistry and end groups.
  • This analytical approach provides detailed insights into PLA polymer structure.
  • Understanding PLA stereochemistry is critical for optimizing its properties and expanding its applications.