In Situ Growth of COF/PVA-Carrageenan Hydrogel Using the Impregnation Method for the Purpose of Highly Sensitive Ammonia Detection
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SUBMITTER: Chen X
PROVIDER: S-EPMC11244185 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul
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