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A WO3–graphene photocatalyst has been developed that can efficiently degrade the dye Rhodamine B.
Film conservation: recycling material in layer-by-layer assembly
Layer-by-layer assembly (or LbL assembly for short) is a promising candidate for scaling up the production of thin films to meet industry needs.
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Green, biomineralization-inspired synthesis of a Li-Ion battery material
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Outstanding electrocatalytic activity from metal and nitrogen co-doped carbon nanoframeworks
Zhang’s group developed a new synthetic method for preparing M,N-C electrocatalysts.
Fixing Carbon Dioxide – Doing Something Fast and Economically Sensible
We all love CO2 – let’s do it, let’s fix CO2 fixation!
Light-induced color change in the sapphirinid copepods
The males of certain species of copepods, small marine crustaceans, produce some of the most spectacular colors in nature.
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The direct insertion of nanowires into living algal cells using inkjet printing technology is demonstrated.
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