Regioregular poly(3-hexyl)selenophene: a low band gap organic hole transporting polymer.

The synthesis of regioregular poly(3-hexyl)selenophene is reported, and its optical and electrical properties are compared to those of regioregular poly(3-hexyl)thiophene.

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