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  • The study examines conduction mechanisms in mechanically exfoliated PbSnSe by analyzing current-voltage behavior at different temperatures.
  • A transition from direct tunneling to Fowler-Nordheim tunneling is identified at 2.63 V, and at lower temperatures, a 3D Mott variable range hopping model provides a good fit with a calculated density of states.
  • The Poole-Frenkel conduction is noted in the gold/PbSnSe/gold device while also revealing trap characteristics, including a significant trap density and calculated dielectric constant.

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