Compositions – Electrically conductive or emissive compositions
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-09
2009-08-04
Kopec, Mark (Department: 1796)
Compositions
Electrically conductive or emissive compositions
C257S040000, C528S377000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07569159
ABSTRACT:
Compositions for use in HIL/HTL applications include intrinsically conductive polymer, planarizing agent, and dopant, which are soluble in non-aqueous solvents. Block copolymers of regioregular alkyl/alkoxy- and aryl-substituted polythiophenes can be used. The compositions can be formed into thin films. Excellent efficiency and lifetime stability can be achieved.
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Greco Christopher
Hammond Troy D.
Laird Darin W.
Sheina Elena
Williams Shawn P.
Foley & Lardner LLP
Kopec Mark
Plextronics, Inc.
Thomas Jaison P
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