Abstract:
The invention relates to a method allowing the creation of nanometric structures by self-assembly of block copolymers, of which at least one of the blocks comes from the polymerisation of monomers comprising at least one cyclic entity satisfying formula I where X= Si(R 1 ,R 2 ), Ge(R 1 ,R 2 ); Z= Si(R 3 ,R 4) , Ge(R 3 ,R 4 ), 0, S, C(R 3 ,R 4 ); Y= 0, S, C(R 5 ,R 6) ; and T= 0, S, C(R7,R 8) ; where R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 , R 8 are selected from hydrogen, the linear, branched, cyclic alkyl groups with or without heteroatoms, and the aromatic groups with or without heteroatoms.
Abstract:
Compositions for directed self-assembly (DSA) patterning techniques are provided. Methods for directed self-assembly are also provided in which a DSA composition comprising a block copolymer is applied to a substrate and then self-assembled to form the desired pattern. The block copolymer includes at least two blocks of differing etch rates, so that one block (e.g., polymethylmethacrylate) is selectively removed during etching. Because the slower etching block (e.g., polystyrene) is modified with an additive to further slow the etch rate of that block, more of the slow etching block remains behind to fully transfer the pattern to underlying layers.
Abstract:
Compositions for directed self-assembly patterning techniques are provided which avoid the need for separate anti-reflective coatings and brush neutral layers in the process. Methods for directed self-assembly are also provided in which a self-assembling material, such as a directed self-assembly block copolymer, can be applied directly to the silicon hardmask neutral layer and then self-assembled to form the desired pattern. Directed self-assembly patterned structures are also disclosed herein.
Abstract:
A method for producing a mold includes: applying a block copolymer solution 30 made of first and second polymers on a base member 10; performing a first annealing process at a temperature higher than a glass transition temperature of the block copolymer after drying the coating film; forming a concavity and convexity structure 36 on the base member by removing the second polymer by an etching process; performing a second annealing process of the concavity and convexity structure 36 at a temperature higher than a glass transition temperature of the first polymer; forming a seed layer 40 on the concavity and convexity structure; laminating or stacking a metal layer 50 on the seed layer 40 by an electroforming; and peeling off the metal layer 50 from the base member. The second annealing process enables satisfactory transfer of a concavity and convexity structure 70 on the base member onto the metal layer. Accordingly, there is provided a mold for minute pattern transfer, which is suitable for producing an optical component such as a diffraction grating.
Abstract:
Methods for fabricating arrays of nanoscaled alternating lamellae or cylinders in a polymer matrix having improved long range order utilizing self-assembling block copolymers, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided.
Abstract:
Methods for fabricating sublithographic, nanoscale microstructures utilizing self-assembling block copolymer, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided.
Abstract:
A first nanoscale self-aligned self-assembled nested line structure having a sublithographic width and a sublithographic spacing and running along a first direction is formed from first self-assembling block copolymers within a first layer. The first layer is filled with a filler material and a second layer is deposited above the first layer containing the first nanoscale nested line structure. A second nanoscale self-aligned self-assembled nested line structure having a sublithographic width and a sublithographic spacing and running in a second direction is formed from second self-assembling block copolymers within the second layer. The composite pattern of the first nanoscale nested line structure and the second nanoscale nested line structure is transferred into an underlayer beneath the first layer to form an array of structures containing periodicity in two directions.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine nanoelektromechanische Struktur für verschiedene Anwendungen in der Sensortechnik und der Mikrotechnik sowie ein Verfahren zu ihrer Herstellung. Ist dabei vorgesehen, dass sie folgende Elemente einschließt: mindestens ein steuerbares, stromleitfähiges Element, wenigstens eine Eingangselektrode, die im elektrischen Kontakt mit dem steuerbaren Element steht und wenigstens eine Ausgangselektrode, die vom steuerbaren Element getrennt und mit dem steuerbaren Element elektrostatisch gekoppelt ist, wobei entweder mindestens ein Teil der Ausgangselektrode aus einem Material ausgebildet ist, welches irreversible physikalische oder chemische Änderungen bei physikalischer oder chemischer und durch das steuerbare Element vermittelter Einwirkung bewirkt oder mindestens ein Teil des steuerbaren Elements aus einem Material ausgebildet ist, welches irreversible physikalische oder chemische Änderungen bei physikalischer oder chemischer und durch die Ausgangselektrode vermittelter Einwirkung bewirkt, dann können die Integrationsstufe und die Betriebsfrequenz, die Stabilität, die Empfindlichkeit und die Selektivität erhöht werden.
Abstract:
Block copolymers can be self-assembled and used in methods as described herein for sub-lithographic patterning, for example. The block copolymers can be diblock copolymers, triblock copolymers, multiblock copolymers, or combinations thereof. Such methods can be useful for making devices that include, for example, sub-lithographic conductive lines.