Fine-tuning the solid-state ordering and thermoelectric performance of regioregular P3HT analogues by sequential oxygen-substitution of carbon atoms along the alkyl side chains

Sequential O-substitution along the alkyl side chains of regioregular P3HT analogues enables fine-tuning of their film microstructure and thermoelectric properties.

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