Isodimorphic-Like Crystallization and Mechanical Properties of Unsaturated Poly(butene succinate): Crucial Role of

Wangkai Xiang1,2, Lingling Ni1, Xing Zhang1

  • 1State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and Low-Carbon Technology, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.

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