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Organometallic Versus Organic Molecules for Energy Conversion in Organic Light-Emitting Diodes and Solar Cells

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Organometallics and Related Molecules for Energy Conversion

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With the rapid growth of population and urbanization, the energy demand is increasing annually. Due to the major problems concerning the rapid depleting nature of the extraction of fossil resources, energy conservation and transition to renewable energy supplies have been a hot topic worldwide. Organic light-emitting diodes and solar cells represent two important techniques to allow the efficient utilization of energy resources in energy-saving devices and exploration of using renewable energy in energy-producing devices. In this chapter, the importance of using organometallic and organic molecules in both areas of research is discussed.

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We thank the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program) (2013CB834702); the National Natural Science Foundation of China (project number 51373145); the Science, Technology and Innovation Committee of Shenzhen Municipality (JCYJ20120829154440583); Hong Kong Baptist University (FRG2/12-13/083 and FRG1/13-14/053); Hong Kong Research Grants Council (HKBU203011); and Areas of Excellence Scheme, University Grants Committee of HKSAR, China (project No. AoE/P-03/08). The work was also supported by Partner State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis (SKLP-14-15-P011) and Strategic Development Fund of HKBU.

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Ho, CL., Wong, WY. (2015). Organometallic Versus Organic Molecules for Energy Conversion in Organic Light-Emitting Diodes and Solar Cells. In: Wong, WY. (eds) Organometallics and Related Molecules for Energy Conversion. Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-46054-2_1

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