Abstract
Microspheres were prepared by solvent-evaporation method with Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) as a starting material, and the effects of preparation variables on microsphere shape and average particle size were investigated. As the concentration of PVA solution increased from 1 to 5 wt%, the average particle size decreased from $370{\mu}m$ to $160{\mu}m$ and then increased to $240{\mu}m$ at 7 wt%. On the other hand, As the addition volume of PVA solution increased from 10 mL to 50 mL, the average particle size decreased from $370{\mu}m$ to $220{\mu}m$. Also, as the stirring speed increased from 500 rpm to 1,500 rpm, the average particle size decreased from $370{\mu}m$ to $110{\mu}m$. When dichloromethane and chloroform were used as organic solvents, respectively, the average particle size did not show any significant difference. However, when dichloromethane was used, voids were observed on the particle surface, but when chloroform was used, smooth spherical particles were obtained.
Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA)를 출발물질로 하여 용매증발법에 의해 마이크로스피어를 제조하고, 제조 변수가 형성된 마이크로스피어의 형상 및 평균 입경에 미치는 영향을 살펴보았다. PVA 수용액의 농도가 1~5 wt%로 증가함에 따라 평균입경이 $370{\sim}160{\mu}m$으로 감소하다가 7 wt%에서다시 $240{\mu}m$으로 증가하였다. 그리고 PVA의첨가부피가 10~50 mL로 증가함에 따라 평균 입경은 $370{\sim}220{\mu}m$으로 감소하였다. 또한 교반속도가 500~1,500 rpm으로 증가함에 따라 평균 입경은 $370{\sim}110{\mu}m$으로 감소하였다. 유기용매로써 dichloromethane과 chloroform을 각각 사용한 경우 평균 입경은 큰 차이를 보이지 않았으며, dichloromethane을 사용한 경우 표면에서 공극이 확인되었으나 chloroform을 사용한 경우 매끈한 형상의 구형입자가 얻어졌다.
