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Harnessing curcumin in a multifunctional biodegradable metal-organic framework (bio-MOF) for targeted colorectal cancer theranostics

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Bio-MOF/nano carbon black composite on the carbon felt as an electrocatalyst for oxidation of urea

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A Perspective of Laccase-Metal Organic Framework Biocomposites for Potential Bioremediation of Dyes

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A novel dual-function fluorescence sensor Eu/CDs@MOF-808 for the sensitive detection of adenosine triphosphate and uric acid

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Recent progress in metal–organic frameworks based nanocomposites for antibiotic removal from water: An in-depth review

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Light controllable smart Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 inhibitor delivery by sustainable green materials for regulation of cytotoxicity

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The metal-organic complex formation and application for the formation of thin tin sulfide films

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A ratiometric fluorescent sensor for sensitive and visual detection of tetracycline hydrochloride based on Zn MOF and N, S-doped carbon dots

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