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Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides

Part of the book series: Springer Series in Materials Science ((SSMATERIALS,volume 239))

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The chapter briefly reviews the history of research on transition metal dichalcogenides and the contents of the present monograph.

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    Alexander V. Kolobov & Junji Tominaga

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Kolobov, A.V., Tominaga, J. (2016). Introduction. In: Two-Dimensional Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides. Springer Series in Materials Science, vol 239. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31450-1_1

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