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Preface
Conjugated polymers are a unique family of semiconductors that
offer the advantages of high solubility, thin film formation in
solution, and a wide range of crystallinity. They can, therefore,
be used as active material for electronic as well as optoelectronic
products with large areas and low cost. This book covers the topics
of polymer light-emitting diodes, transistors, solar cells, and photo-
detectors. However, the promise of conjugated polymers is rapidly
evolving and may extend far beyond these. Conjugated polymers
are often combined with small molecules in order to give optimal
electronic and optical properties. Many of the devices discussed in
this book can also be made ...