Carbon Nitride Quantum Dot-Embedded Poly(vinyl alcohol) Transparent Thin Films for Greenish-Yellow Light-Emitting Diodes
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SUBMITTER: Xavier M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8427780 | biostudies-literature |
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