DOI: 10.1038/22080. Chain conformation in ultrathin polymer films

Chain conformation in ultrathin polymer films

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Jones, R. L., Kumar, S. K., Ho, D. L., Briber, R. M., & Russell, T. P. (1999). Chain conformation in ultrathin polymer films. Nature, 400(6740), 146â149.

Authors 5

Ronald L. Jones (first)
Sanat K. Kumar (additional)
Derek L. Ho (additional)
Robert M. Briber (additional)
Thomas P. Russell (additional)

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