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The scope of this Special Section is to provide an overview of current status, recent developments and research activities in the field of materials characterization, with a particular emphasis on future scenarios.
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Hydrogen Production from Nickel Sulfide Nanoparticle Films
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EUROMAT2017 Conference Celebrates Its 15th Edition
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Plasma Pretreatment Processes Improve Plastic Coatings Twofold
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Silver Nanowire-Coated Textiles for Cold Weather Clothing
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