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Optimizing the self-assembly of conjugated polymers and small molecules through structurally programmed non-covalent control

Journal Article · · Journal of Polymer Science
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/pol.20210290· OSTI ID:1852234
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  1. Department of Chemistry Tufts University Medford Massachusetts USA
  2. Department of Chemistry Tufts University Medford Massachusetts USA; Aramco Services Company, Aramco Research Center Boston Massachusetts USA

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Research Organization:
Tufts Univ., Medford, MA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
SC0016423
OSTI ID:
1852234
Journal Information:
Journal of Polymer Science, Vol. 59, Issue 15; ISSN 2642-4150
Publisher:
Wiley
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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