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Title: Size effects in magnetic separation for rapid and efficient bacteria removal
Porous magnetic nanoparticles show pronounced size-dependent effects on bacterial removal, providing guidance for designing effective magnetic adsorbents.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2135687
PAR ID:
10659211
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
The Royal Society of Chemistry
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Nanoscale
ISSN:
2040-3364
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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