Machine learning guided Box–Behnken design optimized green synthesis of carbon nitride nanoparticles with antioxidant activity and low SH-SY5Y cytotoxicity

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Machine learning guided Box–Behnken design optimized green synthesis of carbon nitride nanoparticles with antioxidant activity and low SH-SY5Y cytotoxicity

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