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Switchable dielectric properties of an organic salt
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Molecular arithmetic operations on a single DNA platform
Diverse advanced logic circuits are fabricated to implement arithmetic functions based on a simple and single molecular beacon platform.
Hydrogels with Reversible 3D Ordered Macroporous Structures
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Polymer solar cells with enhanced open-circuit voltage exceeding 1 V
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