Structural diversity and electronic properties of Cu2SnX3 (X=S, Se): A first-principles investigation

Zhai, Ying-Teng; Chen, Shiyou; Yang, Ji-Hui; Xiang, Hong-Jun; Gong, Xin-Gao; Walsh, Aron; Kang, Joongoo; Wei, Su-Huai

doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.84.075213

Title: Structural diversity and electronic properties of Cu₂SnX₃ (X=S, Se): A first-principles investigation

Journal Article · Mon Aug 15 00:00:00 UTC 2011 · Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.84.075213 · OSTI ID:1100546

Zhai, Ying-Teng; Chen, Shiyou; Yang, Ji-Hui; Xiang, Hong-Jun; Gong, Xin-Gao; Walsh, Aron; Kang, Joongoo; Wei, Su-Huai

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Journal Information:: Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Journal Name: Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 84; ISSN 1098-0121; ISSN PRBMDO

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