journal article·2026-08

Localized electrochemical anodizing using solution-flow type microdroplet cell for controlled nickel nanorod growth

Adane Adugna Ayalew, Yoganandan Govindaraj, Masatoshi Sakairi

Applied Physics A· Volume 132· Issue 8
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