Novel Proton Conducting Solid Bio-polymer Electrolytes Based on Carboxymethyl Cellulose Doped with Oleic Acid and Plasticized with Glycerol.
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SUBMITTER: Chai MN
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4893606 | biostudies-other | 2016
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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