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This paper reviews the recent research progress in the hetero-nanostructure of silver nanoparticles on MO x (M=Mo, Ti and Si). It describes the general synthesis of hetero-nanostructure of silver nanoparticles on MO x , and then outlines the interesting catalytic and sensing properties found in these hetero-nanostructures of silver nanoparticles on MO x .
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Dong, W., Zhao, H., Li, C. et al. Hetero-nanostructure of silver nanoparticles on MO x (M = Mo, Ti and Si) and their applications. Sci. China Chem. 54, 865–875 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11426-011-4281-3
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