Bio-inspired synthesis of silver selenide (Ag₂Se) binary chalcogenide nanoparticles mediated by Punica granatum L. peel extract and a comprehensive evaluation of their biological activities

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Bio-inspired synthesis of silver selenide (Ag₂Se) binary chalcogenide nanoparticles mediated by Punica granatum L. peel extract and a comprehensive evaluation of their biological activities

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