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Electro-Chemo-Mechanics of Anodic Porous Alumina Nano-Honeycombs: Self-Ordered Growth and Actuation

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Anodic porous alumina which exhibits a characteristic nano-honeycomb structure has received increasing attention both experimentally and theoretically.

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