The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published patent application US20260090265A1, filed by Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. The application describes a novel compound with a specific molecular structure, an organic thin film utilizing this compound, and related photoelectric conversion elements, image sensors, photosensors, and solid-state imaging apparatuses. The filing date was December 14, 2023.

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