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Title: Comparing the Effects of Side Chain Dipole–Dipole Interactions and Hydrogen Bonding on the Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Poly(3-hexylthiophene)
Award ID(s):
2203595
PAR ID:
10601176
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
ACS Publications
Date Published:
Journal Name:
ACS Applied Polymer Materials
Volume:
7
Issue:
4
ISSN:
2637-6105
Page Range / eLocation ID:
2337 to 2346
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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