Papain-Catalyzed Synthesis of Polyglutamate Containing a Nylon Monomer Unit
Peptides have the potential to serve as an alternative for petroleum-based polymers to support a sustainable society. However, they lack thermoplasticity, owing to their strong intermolecular interactions. In contrast, nylon is famous for its thermoplasticity and chemical resistance. Here, we synthe...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-05-01
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| Series: | Polymers |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/8/5/194 |