Publications by authors named "Michael Groombridge"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Michael Groombridge"
- Michael Groombridge's recent research primarily focuses on the enzymatic degradation of star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) polymers, investigating the influence of various central units on their hydrolysis characteristics.
- In the 2018 article titled "Enzymatic Degradation of Star Poly(-Caprolactone) with Different Central Units," he analyzed how polymers with different central bridging units, such as poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and dipentaerythritol, respond to enzymatic hydrolysis by using lipase and cutinase enzymes.
- The research findings suggest that the hydrophilicity of these polymers, as indicated by contact angle analysis, is enhanced by increased PEG content, which correlates with improved surface wettability, highlighting the importance of polymer structure in biodegradability.
