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Boric acid as biocatalyst for living ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone
Published Nov 5, 2015 · Yi-Peng Ren, Zhiyong Wei, X. Leng
Polymer
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Study Snapshot
Boric acid acts as a metal-free biocatalyst for ring-opening polymerization of -caprolactone, resulting in poly(-caprolactone) (PCL), poly(-valerolactone) (PVL), and poly(trim
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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