Low band gap dithieno[3,2-b:2',3'-d]silole-containing polymers, synthesis, characterization and photovoltaic application.

A series of low band gap silole-containing polymers were synthesized with different alkyl side chains and a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 3.43% was obtained.

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