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Enzyme-catalysis breathes new life into polyester condensation polymerizations
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This review describes an exciting technology that makes use of immobilized enzyme-catalysts for condensation polyester synthesis, which enables structure retention when polymerizing unstable monomers, circumvents the introduction of metals, and also provides selectivity that avoids protection-deprotection steps and presents unique options for structural control.About:
This article is published in Trends in Biotechnology.The article was published on 2010-08-01. It has received 215 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Condensation polymer.read more
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Sustainable polymers from renewable resources
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Polymer Synthesis by In Vitro Enzyme Catalysis
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