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Title: CVD Synthesis of 3D-Shaped 3D Graphene Using a 3D-Printed Nickel–PLGA Catalyst Precursor
Award ID(s):
1727472
NSF-PAR ID:
10356528
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
ACS Omega
Volume:
6
Issue:
43
ISSN:
2470-1343
Page Range / eLocation ID:
29009 to 29021
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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