Polymers of thieno[3,4-b]furan, method of making, and use...

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C528S425000, C525S535000, C524S817000, C429S010000, C429S047000

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ABSTRACT:
Polymers and copolymers having units derived from unsubstituted or substituted thieno[3,4-b]furan are disclosed. Also provided are methods of making and using the same.

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