Nanostructured hematite thin films for photoelectrochemical water splitting
Kelebogile Maabong,Kelebogile Maabong,Augusto Gonçalo Jose Machatine,Benard S. Mwankemwa,Benard S. Mwankemwa,Artur Braun,Debajeet K. Bora,Rita Toth,Mmantsae Diale +8 more
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The results of this work was supported by the Swiss-South African Joint Research (SSAJR) Project IZLSZ2-149031; the Swizz SNF Grant R′Equip 206021-121306 and National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) (UID/Project number: 87401).Abstract:
The results of this work was supported by the Swiss-South African Joint Research (SSAJR) Project IZLSZ2-149031; the Swizz SNF Grant R′Equip 206021-121306 and National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) (UID/Project number: 87401). K.M acknowledges University of Botswana for financial support.read more
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