journal article·2026-06-14

Heteroatom-doped graphene catalysts for efficient 4-nitrophenol degradation: Mechanisms, optimization, and future directions for sustainable water remediation

Huawen Hu, Yinlei Lin

Journal of Materials Research· Volume 41· Issue 11
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