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PLOS ONE is committed to pushing the boundaries of Open Science by improving the reproducibility and transparency of scientific research. Earlier this year we launched Lab Protocols in collaboration…

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Materials which can generate, store and transmit energy are of vital importance for a sustainable society. Whilst many challenges remain to be overcome, a growing body of literature points the way to…

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