Coating Conditions of SCO Single Buffer Layer via Slot-Die Technique

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(SCO) single buffer layer was prepared by a polymer-assisted chemical solution deposition method and a slot-die coating technique for YBCO coated conductors. The smooth, uniform, and crack-free SCO buffer layer with sharp (200)
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