The University of Alabama

Kathryn Elizabeth O'Harra

Jason Edward Bara

Grayson Patrick Dennis

Irshad Kammakakam

Disclosed are compositions derived from 2,2′bisimidazoles building blocks and methods of making the same. The disclosed compositions are capable of withstanding temperatures up to 600° C. and substantially flame resistant.

Polymers derived from 2,2′-bisimidazoles

The present disclosure provide synthetic methods for the synthesis of N-substituted vinylidene and alkene compounds in addition to compounds formed from such methods.

Methods for synthesizing vinylidenes and alkenes

Disclosed herein are ionic polymers incorporating an cationic atom in the polymer backbone.

Ionic polyesters, polyethers, poly(ether sulfones), and related materials

Disclosed are compositions and methods of preparing ionic polyamides. Also disclosed are compositions and methods of preparing ionic polyamide-imides. Additionally, disclosed herein are compositions comprising the ionic polyamides or polyamide-imides. The compositions comprising the ionic polyamides or polyamide-imides can include an ionic liquid. The disclosed polyamides and polyamide-imides can be utilized for three-dimensional printing or to capture gases.

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Tuscaloosa, AL, United States of America

Kathryn Elizabeth O'Harra