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- ↑ "2019 Charles Goodyear Medalist: Prof. Roderic P. Quirk". Rubber Chemistry and Technology. 92 (1): G2. 2019-01-01. doi:10.5254/0035-9475-92.1.G2.
- ↑ "ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS". rubber.org. ACS Rubber Division. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
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