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Understanding the Role of Dual Zinc and Indium Vacancies in ZnIn2S4 for the Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Air-Oxidation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural

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Boosting acetylcholine electrochemical detection through synergistic oxygen and nickel vacancies in nickel hydroxide

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Unraveling Dynamic Interplay on Defective Indium Sites During CO2 Photoreduction

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Green Light-Driven Ultraselective Trimethylamine Detection Using In2S3 Nanoflakes at Room Temperature for Fish Quality Monitoring

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