High resolution electron energy loss spectroscopy study of vapor-deposited polyaniline thin films

Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films

Volumn 15, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 538-543

  Plank, R V ^a   DiNardo, N J ^a,b   Vohs, J M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA   (United States)

^b DREXEL UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0005765182     PISSN: 07342101     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1116/1.580680     Document Type: Article

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