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Soft templated dual mode synthesis of Bi2O3 microstructures: exploring morphology-driven electrical and dielectric performance via impedance spectroscopy

Aarti Sharma, Shubhpreet Kaur, R. K. Sharma, Dhiraj Sud

Applied Physics A· Volume 132· Issue 1
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