Band gap engineering in Cu2FeSnS4 nanostructures via single (Ag) and co-substitution (Ag–Mn): Correlating structure, morphology, and optical properties
By: Rawaa Majid Thamer and Hussein M. Hussein
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Language: English
Page range: 180 - 190
Submitted on: May 4, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 18, 2026
Published on: Jul 10, 2026
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