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Vibrational Frequencies and Infrared Spectra of Polycyclic Antiaromatic Hydrocarbons from Biphenylene to Anti-Kekulene: Unexplored Potential Contributors to the Mid-Infrared Region
- Award ID(s):
- 2150352
- PAR ID:
- 10647535
- Publisher / Repository:
- ACS
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- ACS Earth and Space Chemistry
- ISSN:
- 2472-3452
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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