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BF3-doped polyaniline: A novel conducting polymer

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We review the unusual structural, transport and magnetic properties of highly conducting polyaniline, doped with boron trifluoride. Our studies establish the unique conducting state of this system, which is in distinct contrast with the conventional proton-doped polyaniline samples.

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Chaudhuri, D., Sarma, D.D. BF3-doped polyaniline: A novel conducting polymer. Pramana - J Phys 67, 135–139 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12043-006-0044-7

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