Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, Volume. 10, Issue 2, 209(2025)

Robust MXene aerogel assisted by cellulose nanofiber for efficient crude oil spill remediation

Shuwei Tang, Lansheng Wei, Zhengguo Wu, Jiayao Weng, Jiwen Luo, and Xiaoying Wang
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Tang Shuwei, Wei Lansheng, Wu Zhengguo, Weng Jiayao, Luo Jiwen, Wang Xiaoying. Robust MXene aerogel assisted by cellulose nanofiber for efficient crude oil spill remediation[J]. Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 2025, 10(2): 209

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DOI:10.1016/j.jobab.2025.03.005

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