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The magic world of nanocrystals, from batteries to solar cells

Grätzel, 2006

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18161700042989244552
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Grätzel M
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Current Applied Physics

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We shall discuss recent research on junctions that are made up of a network of nanometer- sized oxide particles such as zinc oxide, tungsten trioxide niobium oxide and titanium dioxide, which are interconnected to allow for electronic conduction to take place. The pores …
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