Photovoltaic cell

Details Photovoltaic cell Photovoltaic cell

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Wu, Shean C (Department: 1722)

Compositions

Liquid crystal compositions

Containing nonsteryl liquid crystalline compound of...

C252S299620, C349S186000, C136S206000, C136S263000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07875205

ABSTRACT:
A photovoltaic cell has two electrodes and a hole injection layer. A liquid crystal material and a plurality of particles can be disposed between the electrodes.

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