journal article·2016-04-04Open access

The role of surface passivation for efficient and photostable PbS quantum dot solar cells

Yiming Cao, Alexandros Stavrinadis, Tania Lasanta, David So, Gerasimos Konstantatos

Nature Energy· Volume 1· Issue 4

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OpenAlex topics: Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties · Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films · Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

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