Two-Fold Odd-Even Effect in Self-Assembled Nanowires from Oligopeptide-Polymer-Substituted Perylene Bisimides

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Two-Fold Odd-Even Effect in Self-Assembled Nanowires from Oligopeptide-Polymer-Substituted Perylene Bisimides

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