Directed assembly of block copolymer films between a chemically patterned surface and a second surface
US9718250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24851
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided are methods of fabricating thin film structures that involve assembling block copolymer materials in the presence of condensed phase surfaces on both sides of the thin film, at least one of which is a chemically patterned surface configured to direct the assembly of the block copolymer material. According to various embodiments, the other of the condensed phase surfaces can be a chemically homogenous surface or a chemically patterned surface. Also provided are structures, morphologies, and templates formed in the domain structure of block copolymer materials. In certain embodiments, complex 3-D morphologies and related structures not present in bulk block copolymer materials are provided.
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