Wind-blown Sand Electrification Inspired Triboelectric Energy Harvesting Based on Homogeneous Inorganic Materials Contact: A Theoretical Study and Prediction.
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SUBMITTER: Hu W
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4730222 | biostudies-other | 2016
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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