Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a biodegradable polymer in the form of uniform powder or spherical particles by dispersion polymerization without a grinding step. The method for preparing a biodegradable polyester includes dispersing a monomer in the presence of a catalyst in a dispersion solvent to form a solid or liquid phase for dispersion polymerization and thereby to yield a biodegradable aliphatic polyester in the form of spherical particles or powder, the monomer comprising a mixture of a first compound (e.g., lactide or glycolide) and a second compound being selected from the group consisting of polyhydric alcohols (e.g., glycerin, erythritol, penterythritol or dipentaerythritol) and carprolactone. The present invention readily prepares a biodegradable polymer having a high molecular weight in the form of uniform powder or spherical particles.

Abstract: A high-strength, biodegradable, organic polymer/inorganic particle composite material for bone fixation, which is prepared by mixing and dispersing a biocompatible, inorganic fine or ultrafine particle in an organic monomer and then polymerizing the organic monomer and thus exhibits remarkably improved mechanical strength, and also to a high-strength, biodegradable, organic polymer/inorganic particle composite material prepared thereby is disclosed. More particularly, the a high-strength, biodegradable, organic polymer/inorganic particle composite material for bone fixation is prepared by mixing and dispersing a calcium phosphorus compound or a calcium aluminate compound in a biodegradable organic monomer, at the amount of 0.5 to 60% by weight; and polymerizing the biodegradable organic monomer; and then forming the polymerized material into a desired shape. The synergistic, reinforcing effect of the inorganic fine particle is increased, so that the high-strength material for bone fixation can be prepared.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a biodegradable polymer in the form of uniform powder or spherical particles by dispersion polymerization without a grinding step. The method for preparing a biodegradable polyester includes dispersing a monomer in the presence of a catalyst in a dispersion solvent to form a solid or liquid phase for dispersion polymerization and thereby to yield a biodegradable aliphatic polyester in the form of spherical particles or powder, the monomer comprising a mixture of a first compound (e.g., lactide or glycolide) and a second compound being selected from the group consisting of polyhydric alcohols (e.g., glycerin, erythritol, penterythritol or dipentaerythritol) and carprolactone. The present invention readily prepares a biodegradable polymer having a high molecular weight in the form of uniform powder or spherical particles.