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Molecular defects in organic materials

Nature Reviews Materials volume 1, Article number: 15013 (2016) Cite this article

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Unravelling the relationships between defects and material properties is a daunting task, but increased analysis and knowledge could be beneficial in many applications.

Solid inorganic materials contain defects that can significantly influence mechanical strength, ionic or electronic transport, and other physical properties. These defects also moderate chemical potential and affect reactivity. It can even be argued that defect engineering is pivotal in the fabrication of metals, semiconductors and ceramics.

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Müllen, K. Molecular defects in organic materials. Nat Rev Mater 1, 15013 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/natrevmats.2015.13

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