Polymer solution for nanoimprint lithography to reduce imprint temperature and pressure
US7750059B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2059/023
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming features on substrates by imprinting is provided. The method comprises: (a) forming a polymer solution comprising at least one polymer dissolved in at least one polymerizable monomer; and (b) depositing the polymer solution on a substrate to form a liquid film thereon; and then either: (c) curing the liquid film by causing the monomer(s) to polymerize and optionally cross-linking the polymer(s) to thereby form a polymer film, the polymer film having a glass transition temperature (Tg); and imprinting the polymer film with a mold having a desired pattern to form a corresponding negative pattern in the polymer film, or (d) imprinting the liquid film with the mold and curing it to form the polymer film. The temperature of imprinting is as little as 10° C. above the Tg, or even less if the film is in the liquid state. The pressure of the imprinting can be within the range of 100 to 500 psi.
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