Investigation on the Co-Solvent Effect on the PEDOT:PSS Inkjet Ink Formulation Before and After Printing

Document Type : Research Article

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1 department of printing science and technology, institute for color science and technology, Tehran, Iran

2 Iran Energy Efficiency Organization (SABA), Tehran

3 Department of printing science and technology, institute for color science and technology, Tehran

AMNC.2016.5.17.4

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