Multiple copolymer systems as templates for block copolymer nanolithography

US9798232B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9798232-B2
Application numberUS-201414516626-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateOct 17, 2014
Priority dateNov 7, 2013
Publication dateOct 24, 2017
Grant dateOct 24, 2017

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Methods are generally provided for preparing a polymeric composition that includes a grafted block copolymer. Methods are also generally provided for preparing a polymeric composition that includes a star block copolymer prepared from a central core molecule that includes a plurality of attachment moieties. Methods are also generally provided for preparing a polymeric composition that includes a linear block copolymer. Block copolymers are also generally provided. Multi-segmented linear block copolymers are also generally provided.

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What is claimed: 1. A block copolymer, comprising: a central core molecule covalently attached to a plurality of side chains, wherein each side chain comprises an A-B block copolymer, wherein the A-B block copolymer includes a first block comprising styrene and a second block comprising polyethylene oxide, wherein the A-B block copolymer comprises greater than 90% of the volume fraction of the block copolymer. 2. The block copolymer of claim 1 , wherein the central core molecule is a backbone polymer. 3. The block copolymer of claim 1 , wherein the side chains form a non-covalent linkage with other side chains to form a polymeric composition. 4. The block copolymer of claim 3 , wherein the non-covalent linkages comprise hydrogen bonding, ionic bonding, ion pairing, or metal-ligand interactions.

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  • acyclic · CPC title

  • Ring opening metathesis polymerisation [ROMP] · CPC title

  • G03F7/0002Primary

    Lithographic processes using patterning methods other than those involving the exposure to radiation, e.g. by stamping · CPC title

  • Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization [ATRP] or reverse ATRP · CPC title

  • block · CPC title

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What does patent US9798232B2 cover?
Methods are generally provided for preparing a polymeric composition that includes a grafted block copolymer. Methods are also generally provided for preparing a polymeric composition that includes a star block copolymer prepared from a central core molecule that includes a plurality of attachment moieties. Methods are also generally provided for preparing a polymeric composition that includes …
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Tang Chuanbing, Hardy Christopher G, Nese Alper, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G03F7/0002. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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Publication date Tue Oct 24 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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