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Title: Energy Level Modulation of HOMO, LUMO, and Band-Gap in Conjugated Polymers for Organic Photovoltaic Applications

Journal Article · · Advanced Functional Materials
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Research Organization:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Center for Solar and Thermal Energy Conversion (CSTEC)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
DOE Contract Number:
SC0000957
OSTI ID:
1381588
Journal Information:
Advanced Functional Materials, Vol. 23, Issue 4; Related Information: CSTEC partners with University of Michigan (lead); Kent State University; ISSN 1616-301X
Publisher:
Wiley
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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