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Generation and characterization of all halogen-substituted silylium ions of the type [Alk2XSi(HCB11H5Br6)] (X = F, Cl, Br or I; Alk = Me, Et, iPr or tBu)

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Green Technology: Co₄N@C Breaks Down Tetracycline
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Site-Modified Foldamers Target Pathogens Fast
Precision-modified foldamers show promise in targeting drug-resistant bacteria, offering a new path for therapeutic development.

Smart Hybrids Fight Breast and Prostate Cancer
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Vacancy-Engineered Cobalt Sulfide Powers Up Supercapacitors
Enhancement of cobalt sulfide-carbon nanofibers with sulfur vacancies to create supercapacitors that deliver high capacitance and long cycle life.
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Covalent La–Bi Bonding in the f-/p-Block Cluster [(La@In₂Bi₁₁)₂Bi₂]⁶⁻
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