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Title: Chain Dynamics of Ring and Linear Polyethylene Melts from Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Journal Article · · Macromolecules, vol. 44, no. 7, April 12, 2011, pp. 2311
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ma102659x· OSTI ID:1183521

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC52-07NA27344
OSTI ID:
1183521
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL-471637
Journal Information:
Macromolecules, vol. 44, no. 7, April 12, 2011, pp. 2311, Journal Name: Macromolecules, vol. 44, no. 7, April 12, 2011, pp. 2311
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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