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Open AccessNano-channel-based physical and chemical synergic regulation for dendrite-free lithium plating
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Open AccessNecroptosis regulates tumor repopulation after radiotherapy via RIP1/RIP3/MLKL/JNK/IL8 pathway
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A low-complexity and efficient encoder rate control solution for distributed residual video coding
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The normal modes in overmoded plasma waveguide coated with a lossy material are analyzed, particularly for the variation of its propagation properties with plasma parameters, coating materials, dimensions of t...