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A Bionic Ripple Bamboo Based Solar Interface Evaporator for High Efficiency Seawater Desalination

Juan Li, Hao Yao, Jieyao Su, Nongchao Tan, Tian Zhou, Lei Shi

Journal of Bionic Engineering· Volume 22· Issue 6
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