Insight into the macromolecular structural differences between hard coal and deformed soft coal

[Display omitted] •Macromolecular structure of coal is significantly affected by tectonic deformation.•Comparison of microstructural differences has been made for soft and hard coals.•Precocious evolutionary characteristic has been observed for soft bituminous coals.•Hard anthracite has larger aroma...

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