Abstract
The preparation of acrylic polymers with predetermined molecular weights using metalloenzymes as catalysts, ascorbic acid as reducing agent and alkyl halides as initiators is reported. The mechanism of polymerization resembles an ARGET ATRP process.
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MeSH terms
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Animals
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Armoracia / enzymology
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Ascorbic Acid / chemistry
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Biocatalysis
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Catalase / metabolism*
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Cattle
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Halogens / chemistry
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Laccase / metabolism*
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Liver / enzymology
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Peroxidase / metabolism*
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Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry*
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Polymerization
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Polymethacrylic Acids / chemistry*
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Reducing Agents / chemistry
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Trametes / enzymology
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Water / chemistry*
Substances
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Halogens
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Polymethacrylic Acids
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Reducing Agents
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Water
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Polyethylene Glycols
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Laccase
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Catalase
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Peroxidase
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Ascorbic Acid