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Architecting the Z-scheme heterojunction of Gd2O3/g-C3N4 nanocomposites for enhanced visible-light-induced photoactivity towards organic pollutants degradation

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH (2023)

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