Amphiphilic Graft Copolymer Matrices from Crosslinked Gelatin. I. Synthesis And Characterization

Abstract
Amphiphilic matrices are synthesized by sequential graft copolymerization of crosslinked gelatin with methyl methacrylate and acrylic acid. Samples with a varying lipophilic to hydrophilic ratio (L/H values) could be synthesized by adjusting the grafting conditions. The materials have been extensively characterized with respect to their L/H values, frequency of grafting, molecular weights of the grafts, and swelling pattern. DSC and IR data are also presented.