Branched β-cyclodextrin (bβCD) was achieved by polycondensation of the β-CD monomer.
New miscible poly(L-lactide)/branched β-cyclodextrin (bβCD) blends are obtained.
Results show the presence of a single phase irrespectively of the blend composition.
bβCD behaves as a plasticizing agent for the mechanical properties of PLLA.
bβCD hollow-toroidal structure impinges intermolecular interactions in PLLA chains.