Polyoxyethylene Diamine Modification of Poly(amide-imide)-polyethylene Glycol Exhibits Excellent Hydrophilicity, Degradability, and Biocompatibility

We designed and synthesized the polyoxyethylene diamine (H(2)N-PEG-NH(2)) and poly(amide-imide)-polyethylene glycol (PAI-PEG) copolymers. The physical and chemical properties, mechanical properties, and in vitro biocompatibility of the materials were characterized. The results showed that the best elongation at break and recovery were obtained when the amount of PEG was 5 wt%. With the increase in PEG content, the degradation rate, hydrophilic property, tensile strength and tensile modulus of the copolymer decreased to a certain extent. The material had the best thermal stability and mechanical properties when 5 wt% PEG was added. Cytocompatibility evaluation showed that the addition of PEG could enhance the cell compatibility of the material and make it potentially suitable for application in bone repair.