Itaconic Acid as a Platform Chemical for Bio-Based Polymers: From Green Polymerization Strategies to Structure-Driven Applications

Key Points

• The aim is to highlight the potential of itaconic acid as a versatile chemical for producing bio-based polymers.
• Reviewed current literature on itaconic acid and its applications in polymer science.
• Analyzed different polymerization strategies involving itaconic acid.
• Evaluated the implications of structural modifications on polymer properties.
• Identified multiple polymerization pathways that utilize itaconic acid.
• Demonstrated that structural variations in polymers can lead to diverse material properties.
• Highlighted the advantages of green polymerization methods leveraging itaconic acid.