journal article·2025-08

Sensing characteristics of metal-modified InN monolayers for toxic gases (NO2, NO and SO2): a first–principles study

Shaohua Liu, Mengxin Wang, Jiayi Dong, Zhiyong Wang

Applied Physics A· Volume 131· Issue 8
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