journal article·2025-09

Rare earth modified TiO2 nanomaterials for high-efficiency DSSCs and visible-light Photocatalysis: Emphasis on Nd-doping

Archana Ashok, T. Raguram, M. Shobana, R. Jeba Beula, R. Ramya, K.P. Velu Sabareesh, A. Abiram, Shilpa Shivaram

Ceramics International· Volume 51· Issue 23
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