Fig. 1: Overview of established synthetic routes to polydithiocarbamates.

a Multicomponent polymerization of isocyanides, thiols, and elemental sulfur. b Polyaddition reaction between isocyanates and thiols. c Polymerization involving primary amines, acrylates, and carbon disulfide (CS2). d Synthesis of structurally specific N-alkylated polydithiocarbamates from activated internal alkynes, aliphatic secondary amines, and CS2. e A general synthesis of N-alkylated polydithiocarbamates using thiocarbonyl fluoride, secondary amines, and thiols.