Phase distribution regulation of formamidinium-based quasi-2D perovskites through solution engineering† † Electronic supplementary information (ESI) available. See DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d4tc02231a
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SUBMITTER: Zhang X
PROVIDER: S-EPMC11372761 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug
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