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In the past 20 years, organic molecular crystals and conducting organic polymers have been prepared in a variety of forms where electrical conductivity can be systematically controlled over a range of 10 orders of magnitude. Recently, a number of potential applications have emerged from this research. This paper provides a brief overview of current research into the possibility of using organic polymers and charge-transfer complexes to fabricate electronic and optical devices.
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Potember, R., Hoffman, R., Hu, H. et al. Electronic Devices from Conducting Organics and Polymers. Polym J 19, 147–156 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1295/polymj.19.147
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