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Title: A molecular catalyst for water oxidation that binds to metal oxide surfaces

Journal Article · · Nature Communications
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms7469· OSTI ID:1210543

Research Organization:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Center for Catalytic Hydrocarbon Functionalization (CCHF)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
DOE Contract Number:
SC0001298
OSTI ID:
1210543
Journal Information:
Nature Communications, Vol. 6; Related Information: CCHF partners with University of Virginia (lead); Brigham Young University; California Institute of Technology; Colorado School of Mines; University of Maryland; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; University of North Texas; Princeton University; The Scripps Research Institute; Yale University
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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