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Elastic constants of nematic solutions of rod-like and semi-flexible polymers

Theo Odijk Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Gorlaeus Laboratories, University of Leiden, 2300, Leiden, RA, The Netherlands
Pages 553-559 | Received 01 May 1986, Accepted 04 Jul 1986, Published online: 17 Sep 2007

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