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Advancements, prospects, and challenges in the synthesis and stability of MXenes for energy applications: a comprehensive review

R. Indhumathi, A. Sathiya Priya, Radhamanohar Aepuru, Krishnamoorthy Shanmugaraj

Journal of Materials Science· Volume 60· Issue 13
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