In recent years, there has been a proliferation of models for spin-dependent electronic processes in organic semiconductors. Researchers aiming to utilize these processes for new organic spintronics devices should focus more on scrutinizing these models experimentally by embracing spectroscopy.
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This work was supported by Department of Energy grant #DESC0000909. We are indebted to W. Baker and H. Morishita for sharing the data discussed here, and to K. van Schooten for assistance with artwork.
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Boehme, C., Lupton, J. Challenges for organic spintronics. Nature Nanotech 8, 612–615 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2013.177
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