Development of a novel fatty acid-derived biopolymer with tunable polarity
A novel biopolymer, fatty acid-derived polyelectrolyte (FADP), was synthesized via oxidative polymerization and base-induced ionization of unsaturated fatty acids. We evaluated its ionization degree, molecular weight progression, and mechanical performance. FADP composites with optimal carboxylate content exhibited high flexural strength, suggesting the potential of producing sustainable, polarity-tunable polymers through a simple process.
Authors
- Hisaaki Mihara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5153-4403)
- Hiroto Achira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5742-5312)
- Takeshi Imai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7387-6212)
- Akihiko Tanitame
Institutions
- Ritsumeikan University (JP)
- Hyogo Prefectural Institute of Technology (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry
- Published
- 2025-06-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/bbb/zbaf095
- Primary Topic
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00