Utilization of conducting polymer as a sensitizer in solid-state photocells

Current Science

Volumn 87, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 339-342

  Senadeera, G K R ^a   Pathirathne, W M T C ^a  

^a INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL STUDIES   (Sri Lanka)

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EID: 9744285144     PISSN: 00113891     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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