Polymer (2 of 3) (IMAGE)

Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Polymer (2 of 3)

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Polymer nicotine trap is composed of a porphyrin derivative (black), in which amide pincers (green) are attached to the zinc (violet) containing macrocycle (blue). The nicotine molecule is shown in red.

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IPC PAS/Tentaris/ACh

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