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Enzymatic Polymerization towards Green Polymer Chemistry

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This chapter provides introductory aspects to the readers so that they may understand readily and clearly the significance of the book edition. It is important for polymer chemists to know the present status of “enzymatic polymerization” and “green polymer chemistry.” The former involves its historical background and characteristics including enzymatic reaction mechanism. The latter is related with several important “green” aspects, toward which the former is expected to contribute. Brief abstracts of all the chapters are also given for the easier understanding of the whole book.

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  1. Kyoto University, Yoshida-honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

    Shiro Kobayashi

  2. Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan

    Hiroshi Uyama

  3. Department of Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan

    Jun-ichi Kadokawa

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    Shiro Kobayashi

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    Hiroshi Uyama

  3. Department of Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan

    Jun-ichi Kadokawa

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Kobayashi, S., Uyama, H., Kadokawa, Ji. (2019). Introduction. In: Kobayashi, S., Uyama, H., Kadokawa, Ji. (eds) Enzymatic Polymerization towards Green Polymer Chemistry. Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3813-7_1

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