ArticlePolymers2024
Synthesis and Mass Spectrometry Structural Assessment of Polyesteramides Based on ε-Caprolactone and L-Phenylalanine.
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Abstract
L-Phenylalanine-ε-caprolactone-based polyesteramides (PCPs) were synthesized via melt polycondensation across a diverse range of molar compositions. The copolymer structure was extensively characterized using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI MS). NMR analysis confirmed the intercalation of the L-Phenylalanine comonomer units within the polyester backbone. MALDI MS characterization further demonstrated the formation of linear PCP chains with carboxyl end groups. A detailed structural analysis through MALDI MS/MS fragmentation indicated that ester bond scission was the predominant fragmentation mechanism, depicting the polyesteramide sequence in the copolymers. The resulting copolymers were primarily amorphous, except for those with molar compositions of 90/10 and 80/20, which exhibited semi-crystalline structures. Additionally, these PCPs showed an increase in glass transition temperatures with higher amino acid contents and demonstrated good thermal stabilities, as evidenced by a 10% mass loss at elevated temperatures.
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