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Title: Mo 3 S 13 2− Intercalated Layered Double Hydroxide: Highly Selective Removal of Heavy Metals and Simultaneous Reduction of Ag + Ions to Metallic Ag 0 Ribbons
Award ID(s):
2003476
PAR ID:
10325512
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Angewandte Chemie International Edition
Volume:
61
Issue:
1
ISSN:
1433-7851
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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