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Schneider, HJ. (2005). Supramolecular Complexes with Macrocycles: Surprises and Insights. In: Gloe, K. (eds) Macrocyclic Chemistry. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3687-6_18

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