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Virtual knot theory offers the possibility to consider knots and links embedded on different surfaces. This paper analyzes nonplanarity of graphs obtained from Gauss codes of virtual knots and links and their potential applications in chemistry.
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Jablan, S., Radović, L. & Sazdanović, R. Nonplanar graphs derived from Gauss codes of virtual knots and links. J Math Chem 49, 2250–2267 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10910-011-9884-6
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