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Integrating stable radical hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks with silver nanoparticles for highly efficient solar-driven water evaporation

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A Sucrose-Derived Copper Oxide/Polyurethane Foam for Efficient and Sustainable Solar-Driven Seawater Desalination

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