Synthesis and Characterization of Gelatin-Based Crosslinkers for the Fabrication of Superabsorbent Hydrogels.
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SUBMITTER: Amonpattaratkit P
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5551869 | biostudies-other | 2017 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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