journal article·2026-07

Heterostructured MXene@Ta2O5 reinforced PVDF based flexible PENG for efficient mechanical energy harvesting

Shivani Sangwan, Aman Kumar, Gagan Sharma, Vinod Singh, Richa Sharma, Deshraj Meena

Applied Physics A· Volume 132· Issue 7
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