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Rapid Synthesis of Silk-Like Polymers Facilitated by Microwave Irradiation and Click Chemistry

Journal Article · · Biomacromolecules

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
~OTHER
DOE Contract Number:
SC0012704
OSTI ID:
1760482
Report Number(s):
BNL-220830-2021-JACI
Journal Information:
Biomacromolecules, Vol. 22, Issue 1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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