Preparation of a Leaf-Like BiVO<sub>4</sub>-Reduced Graphene Oxide Composite and Its Photocatalytic Activity

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Figure 4: Preparation of a Leaf-Like BiVO<sub>4</sub>-Reduced Graphene Oxide Composite and Its Photocatalytic Activity 

Journal of Nanomaterials

Preparation of a Leaf-Like BiVO4-Reduced Graphene Oxide Composite and Its Photocatalytic Activity

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Preparation of a Leaf-Like BiVO₄-Reduced Graphene Oxide Composite and Its Photocatalytic Activity