| abstract |
Isosorbide units; including aliphatic units derived from C14-44 aliphatic diacids , C14-44 aliphatic diols, or combinations thereof; and optionally, additional units different from the isosorbide units and aliphatic units An isosorbide-based polycarbonate polymer is disclosed, where the isosorbide units, aliphatic units, and additional units are carbonates or a combination of carbonate units and ester units, respectively. Also disclosed are thermoplastic compositions and articles comprising isosorbide-based polycarbonates. |