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Direct Observation of Negative Capacitance in Ferroelectric Materials
Recently, negative capacitance was first demonstrated in epitaxial ferroelectric lead zirconate titanate, proving that a direct measurement of the phenomenon is possible.
Carbon Quantum Dots with Distinct Optical Properties
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High-Performance Porous Electrodes for Nanoparticle-Based Energy Storage Devices
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