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The advantages and disadvantages of the various methods used to study semiconducting discotic liquid crystals are surveyed. Comprehensive tables are provided of the charge-carrier mobilities of discotic liquid crystals. Interpretations of these mobilities are discussed as well as some of the remaining, outstanding problems.

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