Characterisation techniques to assess functional properties of barrier coatings for flexible PV substrates
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Fleming, Leigh, Blunt, Liam, Robbins, David and Elrawemi, Mohamed (2013) Characterisation techniques to assess functional properties of barrier coatings for flexible PV substrates. In: Proceedings of Laser Metrology and Performance X 10th International Conference and Exhibition on Laser Metrology, Machine Tool, CMM & Robotic Performance. LAMDAMAP 2013 . EUSPEN, Buckinghamshire, UK, pp. 59-69. ISBN 978-0-9566790-1-7
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