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A demonstration plant for a groundbreaking technology to produce chemicals from sunlight will be built at Delfzijl, the Netherlands.
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John shares his thoughts on his research, his effort on the on-going PlantFAdb database, his suggestions to early-career scientists, and the challenge in the future plant lipid metabolism research.
Small Methods Virtual Issue: Biomaterials and Life Sciences
Highlighting the excellent research being published in the multidisciplinary field of biomedical materials and life sciences.
Virtual Issue in Small Methods: Biomaterials and Life Sciences
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Batteries are a key part of the global push to lower emissions.
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