Hybrid density functional study of oligothiophene/ZnO interface for photovoltaics

Sai, Na; Leung, Kevin; Chelikowsky, James R.

doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.83.121309

Hybrid density functional study of oligothiophene/ZnO interface for photovoltaics

Journal Article · Mon Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 2011 · Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.83.121309· OSTI ID:1380328

Sai, Na; Leung, Kevin; Chelikowsky, James R.

Research Organization:: Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Understanding Charge Separation and Transfer at Interfaces in Energy Materials (CST)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE SC Office of Basic Energy Sciences (SC-22)

DOE Contract Number:: SC0001091

OSTI ID:: 1380328

Journal Information:: Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Journal Name: Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 83; ISSN 1098-0121; ISSN PRBMDO

Publisher:: American Physical Society (APS)

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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