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Novel synthesis of biomimetic PHB polymers using supramolecular catalyst systems and preparation of artificial ion channels in cell membranes are presented.
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Jedlinski, Z., Juzwa, M. (2001). Novel Synthesis of Biopolymers and their Medical Applications. In: Chiellini, E., Gil, H., Braunegg, G., Buchert, J., Gatenholm, P., van der Zee, M. (eds) Biorelated Polymers. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-3374-7_7
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