Fig. 2: Natural α-amino acids and chemical structures of α-amino acid–based poly(ester amide)s (adapted from ref. 136 under permission from Springer Link). | npj Materials Degradation

Fig. 2: Natural α-amino acids and chemical structures of α-amino acid–based poly(ester amide)s (adapted from ref. 136 under permission from Springer Link).

From: Preparation, structure–property relationships, and applications of novel bio-based and biodegradable polyesteramide materials

Fig. 2

a α-Amino acid monomer for synthesis of AA-PEA, categorizes them based on whether their side chains possess modifiable functional groups. b Typical chemical structures of PEAs synthesized from α-amino acids.

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