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GB2592369B - Formation of antimicrobial surfaces using molecular films via quaternary salts ion pairing attachment and incorporation of metal nanoparticles - Google Patents

Formation of antimicrobial surfaces using molecular films via quaternary salts ion pairing attachment and incorporation of metal nanoparticles Download PDF

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GB2592369B
GB2592369B GB2002609.2A GB202002609A GB2592369B GB 2592369 B GB2592369 B GB 2592369B GB 202002609 A GB202002609 A GB 202002609A GB 2592369 B GB2592369 B GB 2592369B
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