• Journal of Semiconductors
  • Vol. 43, Issue 3, 034102 (2022)
Wensi Cai, Haiyun Li, Mengchao Li, and Zhigang Zang
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  • Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & System (Ministry of Education), Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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    Wensi Cai, Haiyun Li, Mengchao Li, Zhigang Zang. Performance enhancement of solution-processed InZnO thin-film transistors by Al doping and surface passivation[J]. Journal of Semiconductors, 2022, 43(3): 034102 Copy Citation Text show less
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    Wensi Cai, Haiyun Li, Mengchao Li, Zhigang Zang. Performance enhancement of solution-processed InZnO thin-film transistors by Al doping and surface passivation[J]. Journal of Semiconductors, 2022, 43(3): 034102
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