Synthesis, Characterization, and Photocatalytic, Bactericidal, and Molecular Docking Analysis of Cu–Fe/TiO2 Photocatalysts: Influence of Metallic Impurities and Calcination Temperature on Charge Recombination
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SUBMITTER: Khan M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8515581 | biostudies-literature |
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