Plasma polymer films: From nanoscale synthesis to macroscale functionality

Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings: Mechanical Properties

Volumn , Issue , 2010, Pages 481-527

  Cech, Vladimir ^a  

^a BRNO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Czech Republic)

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DOI: 10.1201/b11764     Document Type: Chapter

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