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To optimize biomaterials for reliable, cost-effective paper production, building construction, and biofuel development, researchers often study the structure of plant cells using techniques such as freezing plant samples or placing them in a vacuum.
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Tackling the climate crisis and achieving an equitable clean energy future are among the biggest challenges of our time.