Photovoltaic cell with thiazole-containing polymer

Details Photovoltaic cell with thiazole-containing polymer Photovoltaic cell with thiazole-containing polymer

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Choi, Ling (Department: 1762)

Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser

Synthetic resins

From carboxylic acid or derivative thereof

C136S252000, C136S263000, C136S256000, C528S377000

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ABSTRACT:
Photovoltaic cells with thiazole-containing polymers, as well as related components, systems, and methods, are disclosed.

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