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Fambri, L., Migliaresi, C., Kesenci, K., Piskin, E. (2002). Biodegradable Polymers. In: Barbucci, R. (eds) Integrated Biomaterials Science. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47583-9_4

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