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Open AccessPatellar resurfacing versus nonresurfacing in total knee arthroplasty: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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Metal-enhanced fluorescence of conjugated polyelectrolytes (CPs) is realized using a simple, green hybrid Ag nanocomposite film. Ag nanoparticles (Ag NPs) are pre-prepared by sodium citrate reduction and incor...
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The key advances in oligo- or polymerization of olefins catalyzed by the 2,6-bis(imino)pyridine-based iron and cobalt complexes were presented. Particular attention was paid to trace the structural evolution o...
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