Stretchable Transparent Light-Emitting Diodes Based on InGaN/GaN Quantum Well Microwires and Carbon Nanotube Films.
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SUBMITTER: Kochetkov FM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8230151 | biostudies-literature |
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