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Quasi-2D metal halide perovskites have emerged as a promising material for photodetection due to excellent optoelectronic properties, simple synthesis, and robust stability. Albeit, developing high-performance photodetectors based on…
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Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are layered two-dimensional semiconductors explored for various optoelectronic applications, ranging from light-emitting diodes to single-photon emitters. To interact strongly with light, such devices…
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