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Elsevier, Materials Science and Engineering: C, (58), p. 601-609, 2016

DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2015.09.009

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Photocurable bioadhesive based on lactic acid

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Abstract

Novel photocurable and lowmolecular weight oligomers based on L-lactic acidwith proven interest to be used as bioadhesive were successfully manufactured. Preparation of lactic acid oligomers with methacrylic end functionalizations was carried out in the absence of catalyst or solvents by self-esterification in two reaction steps: telechelic lactic acid oligomerization with OH end groups and further functionalization with methacrylic anhydride. The final adhesive composition was achieved by the addition of a reported biocompatible photoinitiator (Irgacure® 2959). Preliminary in vitro biodegradability was investigated by hydrolytic degradation in PBS (pH = 7.4) at 37 °C. The adhesion performance was evaluated using glued aminated substrates (gelatine pieces) subjected to pull-to-break test. Surface energy measured by contact angles is lower than the reported values of the skin and blood. The absence of cytoxicity was evaluated using human fibroblasts. A notable antimicrobial behaviour was observed using two bacterial models (Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli). The cured material exhibited a strong thrombogenic character when placed in contact with blood,which can be predicted as a haemostatic effect for bleeding control. This novelmaterialwas subjected to an extensive characterization showing great potential for bioadhesive or other biomedical applicationswhere biodegradable and biocompatible photocurable materials are required.