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Compositions and processes for self-assembly of block copolymers

US9574104B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2015
Grant dateFeb 21, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB82Y40/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to novel copolymers containing cross-linkable and graft-able moieties, novel compositions comprised of these novel copolymers and a solvent, and methods for using these novel compositions to form neutral layer films which are both cross-linked and grafted on the substrate which are used in processes for aligning microdomains of block copolymers (BCP) on this neutral layer coated substrate such as self-assembly and directed self-assembly. The novel compositions are comprised of at least one novel random copolymer comprised of least one unit of structure (1), at least one unit of structure (2) at least one unit of structure (3) one H end group and one end group having structure (1′);where R1 is selected from the group consisting of a C1-C8 alkyl, C1-C8 fluoroalkyl, C1-C8 partially fluorinated alkyl moiety, C4-C8 cycloalkyl, C4-C8 cyclofluoroalkyl, C4-C8 partially fluorinated cycloalkyl, and a C2-C8 hydroxyalkyl; R2, R3 and R5 are independently selected from a group consisting of H, C1-C4 alkyl, CF3 and F; R4 is selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C8 alkyl, C1-C8 partially fluorinated alkyl moiety and C1-C8 fluoroalkyl, n ranges from 1 to 5, R6 is…

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