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Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol.65, No.9, 1723-1729, 1997
Polyether-Segmented Nylon Hemodialysis Membranes .3. Preparation and Properties of New Polyether-Segmented Nylon
In order to apply a blood-compatible polymer to hemodialysis membrane, a new polyether-segmented nylon which dissolved in common organic solvents was designed. The basic polyether-segmented nylon was synthesized by melt polycondensation from sebacic acid, m-xylenediamine, and alpha,omega-bisaminopropyl-poly(ethylene oxide). To improve the solubility, azelaic acid and hexamethylenediamine were copolycondensed with the basic copolymer. The solubility was correlated with the heat of fusion (Delta H-m) of the copolymer. When Delta H-m is < 30 mJ/mg, the polymer is soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and makes a stable solution. The nonthrombogenicity was investigated in the viewpoint of adhesion of platelet onto the copolymer surface. It is made clear that the surface of the block copolymer, having > 10 wt % of poly(ethylene oxide), suppresses the adhesion of platelet, and the composition of the nylon block has no effect on the adhesion of platelet.