Polyester gels in test tubes following synthesis (IMAGE)

Institute of Science Tokyo

Polyester gels in test tubes following synthesis — Caption

Polyester gels are typically synthesised in test tubes through simple heating of alpha-hydroxy acids (αHAs); these gels are then rehydrated in aqueous media to generate microdroplets.

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Associate Professor Tony Z. Jia from Institute of Science Tokyo

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