Bespoke polyamides via post-polymerization modification using accessible bioadvantaged monounsaturated long chain fatty acid units

• DOI: 10.1039/d5lp00030k
• Publication Date: 2025-03-26T16:07:09Z
• Authors: Peter M. Meyer; Dhananjay Dileep; Risha L. Bond; Fasil A. Tadesse; Michael J. Forrester; Eric W. Cochran

A platform polyamide, utilizing a bio-based long-chain diacid, demonstrates tunable properties using common alkene chemistries post-polymerization, allowing for a superior plastic designed to tackle challenges with unprecedented flexibility.