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The metallic oxide SrNbO3 has recently been introduced as a novel photocatalyst for water splitting applications [1].

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Wan, D. (2017). Comparison of Water Splitting Efficiencies of MNbO3-δ (M = Ca, Sr, Ba). In: Crystal Structure,Electronic and Optical Properties of Epitaxial Alkaline Earth Niobate Thin Films. Springer Theses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-65912-1_4

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