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Macromolecular Structure of Coals: Status and Opportunities

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The cross-linked macromolecular structure of bituminous coals is described. Methods for its investigation and some of its properties are discussed.

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Larsen, J.W. (1988). Macromolecular Structure of Coals: Status and Opportunities. In: Yürüm, Y. (eds) New Trends in Coal Science. NATO ASI Series, vol 244. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3045-2_3

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