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Surface matters: passivation in carbon dot synthesis—a critical review

Rich Jhon Paul Latiza, Jerry Olay, Carlou Eguico, Rommel Jose Yan, Rugi Vicente Rubi

Journal of Materials Science· Volume 60· Issue 11
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