title: Metalloenzyme inspired dizinc catalyst for the polymerization of lactide.
abstract: A new dizinc-monoalkoxide complex supported by a dinucleating ligand was structurally characterized and shown to be a highly active catalyst for the controlled polymerization of lactide.
mesh_terms: D004798:Enzymes / Q000737:chemistry; D008667:Metalloproteins / Q000737:chemistry; D018716:Molecular Mimicry; D009942:Organometallic Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D011091:Polyesters / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D015032:Zinc / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D004798:Enzymes; D008667:Metalloproteins; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D011091:Polyesters; C033616:poly(lactide); D015032:Zinc