Constructing a small organic molecule by using the derivative of oxadiazole for photovoltaic applications

K. MEJBEL Hussein; H. AL-TAHER Abdulrsool; A. NAMAH Fayez; F. AL-BADRY Lafy

doi:10.1007/s11801-024-3200-8

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