Is there a simple method that could be used to hydroxylate cobalt oxide (Co3O4) surface?

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Does the method of synthesis affect the type of OH groups on the surface of the resulting oxide?

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Activation Energy

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How can I remove a surfactant from nanoparticles?

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Surface silylation

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