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Correlating polymer structure, dynamics, and function with atomic force microscopy

Journal Article · · Journal of Polymer Science
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/pol.20210321· OSTI ID:1981427

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Research Organization:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Advanced Materials for Energy-Water Systems (AMEWS); Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
1981427
Journal Information:
Journal of Polymer Science, Vol. 60, Issue 7; ISSN 2642-4150
Publisher:
Wiley
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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