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Heteroatomic regioregular poly(3-substitutedthiophenes) for photovoltaic cells

US7790979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2005
Grant dateSep 7, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/549
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Regioregular polythiophene polymers can be used in photovoltaic applications including copolymers and blends. The polymer can comprise heteroatoms in the side groups. Better efficiencies can be achieved.

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