journal article·2026-04

Reusable SnO2/g-C3N4/cellulose acetate films for photocatalytic treatment of dye-contaminated wastewater

R. Rajeswari, S. Thanikaikarasan, Azhagurajan Mukkannan

Journal of Nanoparticle Research· Volume 28· Issue 4
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