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Functionalized nanostructures and related devices.

Title

Functionalized nanostructures and related devices.

Publication Type
Miscellaneous
Year of Publication
2014
Secondary Title
U.S. Pat. Appl. Publ.
Pagination
28pp.
Date Published
apr
Abstract
Embodiments described herein provide functionalized carbon nanostructures for use in various devices, including photovoltaic devices (e.g., solar cells). In some embodiments, carbon nanostructures substituted with at least one cyclobutyl and/or cyclobutenyl group are provided. Devices including such materials may exhibit increased efficiency, increased open circuit potential, high electron/hole mobility, and/or low elec. resistance. [on SciFinder(R)]