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Recycling of electrochemical-mechanical planarization (ECMP) slurries/electrolytes

US7820051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2007
Grant dateOct 26, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/20
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method, process and system for the recycling of electrochemical-mechanical planarization slurries/electrolytes as they are used in the back end of line of the semiconductor wafer manufacturing process is disclosed. The method, process and system includes with the removal of metal ions from slurries using ion exchange media and/or electrochemical deposition.

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