- Award ID(s):
- 2018942
- NSF-PAR ID:
- 10334588
- Editor(s):
- Sweedler, J. V.
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Analytical chemistry
- Volume:
- 93
- Issue:
- 48
- ISSN:
- 0003-2700
- Page Range / eLocation ID:
- 16273-16281
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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