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Author Correction: Uncovering active precursors in colloidal quantum dot synthesis
Leah C Frenette1, Todd D Krauss2,3
1Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 14627-0216, USA.
Nature Communications
|February 11, 2018
Summary
This article has been corrected. Figure 3 in the original publication contained errors in chemical structures, which have now been fixed in all versions.
Area of Science:
- Scientific communication
- Publication integrity
Background:
- Accuracy in scientific figures is crucial for reproducible research.
- Errors in published data can mislead the scientific community.
Purpose of the Study:
- To correct inaccuracies in published scientific information.
- To ensure the integrity of research findings presented in the Article.
Main Methods:
- Review and identification of errors in Figure 3.
- Correction of chemical structures in the figure.
- Updating both PDF and HTML versions of the Article.
Main Results:
- Identified errors in the chemical structures presented in the original Figure 3.
- Successfully corrected the erroneous chemical structures.
- Ensured updated versions of the Article are available with accurate figures.
Conclusions:
- The corrected Figure 3 ensures accurate representation of chemical structures.
- Maintaining high standards of accuracy in scientific publications is essential.
- The updated Article is now free from the previously reported structural errors.
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