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Deep Learning–Driven Design of Eco-friendly CZTSₓSe₁₋ₓ Solar Cells: Impact of Plasmonic Light Trapping and Bandgap Tuning

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Boosting Kesterite Solar Cell Performance with Tantalum Oxide Passivation Layer and In Situ Formed Point Contacts

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8% Efficiency Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTSSe) Thin Film Solar Cells on Flexible and Lightweight Molybdenum Foil Substrates

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