@inbook{5d08b412dde943ef877d399541bc32ab,
title = "PLA-PEO-PLA hydrogels: Chemical structure, self-assembly and mechanical properties",
abstract = "Poly(lactide)-block-poly(ethylene oxide)-block-poly(lactide) [PLA-PEO-PLA] triblock copolymers are known to form physical hydrogels in water. Their biodegradability makes them attractive for soft tissue scaffolds and drug delivery applications. In addition, they serve as an excellent model system for physical hydrogels or networks. Understanding their mechanical properties is an important objective. More recently, these non-covalent networks were converted to covalently cross-linked hydrogels that prevent the gel-to-sol transition upon exposure to infinite water. Specifically, this was accomplished by allowing the system to self-assemble followed by covalent capture of the self-assembled architecture.",
author = "Bhatia, \{Surita R.\} and Tew, \{Gregory N.\}",
year = "2012",
month = nov,
day = "14",
doi = "10.1021/bk-2012-1114.ch018",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780841228221",
series = "ACS Symposium Series",
publisher = "American Chemical Society",
pages = "313--324",
booktitle = "Degradable Polymers and Materials",
}