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Tin sulphide solar cells: An analysis using a theoretical method for an approximately 24% efficacy path Cover

Tin sulphide solar cells: An analysis using a theoretical method for an approximately 24% efficacy path

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|Dec 2024

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/msp-2024-0045 | Journal eISSN: 2083-134X | Journal ISSN: 2083-1331
Language: English
Page range: 92 - 100
Submitted on: Aug 29, 2024
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Accepted on: Dec 3, 2024
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Published on: Dec 31, 2024
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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