Stereocomplexes of polylactide with both terminals conjugated to bio-based aromatic compounds, with benzyl alcohol (b1) as an initiator and 3,4-diacetoxycinnamic acid (DACA) as a protection group, were easily formed via inkjet printing techniques based on even layer-by-layer assembly (DACA-SCb1-LbL) and solution mixing (DACA-SCb1-mix). The thermal properties of the stereocomplexes were superior to those of the original PLAs. Inkjet printing is a powerful method of forming functional, thermally stable PLA stereocomplexes with both terminals conjugated.
- Hang Thi Tran
- Hiroharu Ajiro
- Mitsuru Akashi
