Use of atomic force microscopy for high-resolution non-invasive structural studies of human hair

Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 48, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 199-208

  Smith, James R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH   (United Kingdom)

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