Abstract: A method of reacting with to produce In this method Y1 and Y2 are independently selected from the group consisting of: H, Cl, Br, I, and combinations thereof. Additionally in this method M is selected from the group consisting of H, trialkylstannane, boronate, or ZnX, wherein X is Cl, Br, or I. Furthermore in this method Z is a divalent linking group selected from the group consisting of: Lastly, in this method R1 is selected from: H, unsubstituted or substituted branched alkyls with 1 to 60 carbon atoms or unsubstituted or substituted linear alkyls with 1 to 60 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A composition comprising In this composition Ar1 is independently selected from the group consisting of: and Ar2 is selected from Additionally in this composition, R1, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R11, and R12 are independently selected from F, Cl, H, unsubstituted or substituted branched alkyls with 1 to 60 carbon atoms, and unsubstituted or substituted linear alkyls with 1 to 60 carbon atoms; and the compositional ratio of x/y ranges from about 1/99 to about 99/1, and n ranges from 1 to 1,000,000.

Abstract: A polymer comprising In this polymer, R, R?, and R? are independently selected from the group consisting of: H, Cl, F, CN, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, ester, ketone and aryl groups. Additionally, in this polymer X and X? are independently selected from aryl groups.

Abstract: A method comprised of combining form a solution containing a polymer In this polymer R, R?, and R? are independently selected from the group consisting of: H, Cl, F, CN, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, ester, ketone and aryl groups; and X is selected from aryl groups.

Abstract: A polymer comprising wherein m+n=1.

Abstract: A method of combining different materials to produce the comonomer wherein X1 and X2 are independently selected from the group consisting of: F, Cl, H, and combinations thereof and wherein R1 is independently selected from unsubstituted or substituted branched alkyls with 1 to 60 carbon atoms and unsubstituted or substituted linear alkyls with 1 to 60 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A repeat unit comprising In the repeat unit, X1 and X2 are independently selected from the group consisting of: F, Cl, H, and combinations thereof. Additionally, in this monomer, R? and R? are independently selected from an alkyl group, an aryl group, or combinations thereof. Also, R3, and R4 are independently selected from unsubstituted or substituted branched alkyls with 1 to 60 carbon atoms and unsubstituted or substituted linear alkyls with 1 to 60 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A method of combining different materials to produce the polymer In this polymer X1, X2, X3, and X4 are independently selected from the group consisting of: F, Cl, H, and combinations thereof. Additionally, in this polymer R15, R16, R17, and R18 are independently selected from the group consisting of: F, Cl, H, and combinations thereof. Finally, in this polymer R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are independently selected from unsubstituted branched alkyls with 1 to 60 carbon atoms unsubstituted or substituted branched alkyls with 1 to 60 carbon atoms and unsubstituted or substituted linear alkyls with 1 to 60 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A composition comprising: wherein the compositional ratio of x/y ranges from about 1/99 to about 99/1, and n ranges from 1 to 1,000,000. Additionally, in this composition, R? and R? are independently selected from: H, unsubstituted or substituted branched alkyls with 1 to 60 carbon atoms, or unsubstituted or substituted linear alkyls with 1 to 60 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A method to produce

Abstract: A copolymer comprising a repeat unit A, wherein repeat unit A comprises a repeat unit B, wherein repeat unit B comprises and at least one optional repeat unit D, wherein repeat unit D comprises an aryl group. In this copolymer, X1, X2, X3, and X4 are independently selected from the group consisting of: H, Cl, F, CN, alkyl, alkoxy, ester, ketone, amide and aryl groups and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group consisting of: H, Cl, F, CN, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, ester, ketone and aryl groups.

Abstract: A novel AB-type copolymer for use in organic photovoltaics. The AB-type copolymer comprises a unit A, where the unit A is where R1 is a carbon chain from about 1 to about 30 units and where Y is selected from CN, F and Cl. The B unit of the AB-type copolymer is selected from is selected from: wherein X1, X2, X3, and X4 are independently selected from the group consisting of: H, Cl, F, CN, alkyl, alkylthiol, alkoxy, ester, ketone, amide and aryl groups.

Abstract: A copolymer comprising a repeat unit A, wherein repeat unit A comprises and at least one repeat unit B, wherein repeat unit B comprises an aryl group.

Abstract: A copolymer comprising a repeat unit A, wherein repeat unit A comprises a repeat unit B, wherein repeat unit B comprises and at least one optional repeat unit D, wherein repeat unit D comprises an aryl group. In this copolymer, X1, X2, X3, and X4 are independently selected from the group consisting of: H, Cl, F, CN, alkyl, alkoxy, ester, ketone, amide and aryl groups and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group consisting of: H, Cl, F, CN, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, ester, ketone and aryl groups.

Abstract: A novel AB-type copolymer for use in organic photovoltaics. The AB-type copolymer comprises a unit A, where the unit A is where R1 is a carbon chain from about 1 to about 30 units and where Y is selected from CN, F and Cl. The B unit of the AB-type copolymer is selected from is selected from: wherein X1, X2, X3, and X4 are independently selected from the group consisting of: H, Cl, F, CN, alkyl, alkylthiol, alkoxy, ester, ketone, amide and aryl groups.

Abstract: A novel AB-type copolymer for use in organic photovoltaics. The AB-type copolymer comprises a unit A, where the unit A is where R1 is a carbon chain from about 1 to about 30 units and where Y is selected from CN, F and Cl. The B unit of the AB-type copolymer is selected from is selected from: wherein X1, X2, X3, and X4 are independently selected from the group consisting of: H, Cl, F, CN, alkyl, alkylthiol, alkoxy, ester, ketone, amide and aryl groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a conjugated polymer blend. The process for producing the conjugated polymer blend comprises the mixture of: a polymer A (X-Y), where X is and Y is and h is a substituent, a polymer B (X-Y?) where X is Y? is and j is a substituent, and an acceptor. In this process h and j are different substituents and independently selected from each other.

Abstract: A method comprising converting 2,6-naphthalene diol to produce wherein the method occurs at temperatures less than 250° C.

Abstract: A copolymer comprising a repeat unit A, wherein repeat unit A comprises and at least one repeat unit B, wherein repeat unit B comprises an aryl group.

Abstract: A method comprising converting 2,6-naphthalene diol to produce wherein the method occurs at temperatures less than 250° C.