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Interface Layer of Te-based Thermoelectric Device: Abnormal Growth and Interface Stability

Xin MIAO, Shiqiang YAN, Jindou WEI, Chao WU, Wenhao FAN, Shaoping CHEN

Journal of Inorganic Materials· Volume 39· Issue 8

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