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It may contain inaccuracies due to the limitations of machine translation. Nature paper identifies ultrathin organic carbon films on surfaces as the key factor controlling triboelectric charging and ...

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Author Jeremy Lent argues that human society runs on a flawed, exploitative worldview—and that embracing interconnectedness could enable a more sustainable future ...