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Graphene nanoribbons synthesized atom-by-atom
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Hottest papers from Advanced Healthcare Materials
The hottest topics in biomedical materials research – the most downloaded papers from Advanced Healthcare Materials for April, May, June 2013.
Gold nanofibers improve heart function
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Rubber meets Science – Organic and Silicone Rubber Processing
The Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and the Skilled Crafts at RWTH Aachen University organises the conference entitled “Rubber meets Science – Organic and Silicone Rubber Processing” on October 14 and 15, 2013, in Aachen.
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