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A three‐dimensional porous silicon p–n diode for betavoltaics and photovoltaics

Sun et al., 2005

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Sun W
Kherani N
Hirschman K
Gadeken L
Fauchet P
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Modern society is experiencing an ever-increasing demand for energy to power a vast array of electrical and mechanical devices. As hydrocarbon resources dwindle, utilization of ample nuclear energy and abundant solar energy becomes more and more attractive. For 50 years …
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