Toward a Better Understanding of the Poly(glycerol sebacate)–Water Interface

Abstract

Molecular simulations were conducted to provide a better description of the poly(glycerol sebacate) (PGS)−water interface. The density and the glass-transition temperature as well as their dependencies on the degree of esterification were examined in close connection with the available experimental data. The work of adhesion and water contact angle were calculated as a function of the degree of esterification. A direct correlation was established between the strength of the hydrogen bond network in the interfacial region and the change in the water contact angle with respect to the degree of esterification. The interfacial region was described by local density profiles and orientations of the water molecules.