PolyCaproLactone (PCL)

Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a linear, biodegradable and biocompatible polyester composed of repeating units of caprolactone. This polymer has found wide application in various industries due to its unique properties such as biodegradability, flexibility, biocompatibility and good mechanical properties.

PCL Properties

Biodegradability: PCL is capable of being degraded into simpler substances such as water and carbon dioxide under suitable environmental conditions, especially in the presence of microorganisms.
High flexibility: PCL has very good flexibility, which makes it suitable for applications that require softness and flexibility.
Biocompatibility: PCL is well compatible with body tissues and is used in many medical applications.
Good mechanical properties: PCL has good mechanical properties such as tensile strength, impact resistance and abrasion resistance.
Transparency: PCL is transparent and therefore is used in applications that require transparency, such as packaging.

PCL Applications

Pharmaceutical: Used in the manufacture of tissue engineering scaffolds, microspheres and nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery.
Surgical: Used in absorbable sutures, medical implants and wound dressings.
Medical implants: Used in the manufacture of cardiac stents and tissue engineering scaffolds.
Packaging: Manufacture of biodegradable garbage bags, food packaging films and food coatings.
Agricultural implants: Manufacture of seed coatings and controlled fertilizers.
Textile industries: Manufacture of synthetic fibers and yarns.
3D printing: Used as a raw material in 3D printing to manufacture various parts.