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Fullerenes to increase radiation resistance in polymer-based pellicles

US7288299B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2003
Grant dateOct 30, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/3154
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pellicle made of a polymer material contains fullerenes within the polymer material to reduce the damaging effects of radiation that is transmitted through the pellicle during an exposure operation. The fullerenes may comprise nanotubes and/or buckyballs. The buckyballs may also enclose molecules of a gas that further reduce the damaging effects of the radiation on the polymer material.

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