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Optimization of conductivity for MXene polymer nanocomposites by the number and diameter of contacts among adjacent nanosheets

Scientific Reports, Published online: 18 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-76627-1 Optimization of conductivity for MXene polymer nanocomposites by the number and diameter of contacts among adjacent nanosheets

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