Synthesis and luminescence mechanism of multicolor-emitting g-C3N4 nanopowders by low temperature thermal condensation of melamine.
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SUBMITTER: Zhang Y
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3673641 | biostudies-other | 2013
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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