Instead of having devices that take us away from the people around us, the next computing platform will help us be more present with each other and move the device out of the way. The desire for faster, lighter, more energy efficient devices presents great opportunities in the development of new specialty materials that meet challenging requirements. Understanding of structure-property-processing relationships enables quick design and testing cycle of new materials. Rapid on demand material innovation is critical for fast iteration of device design and fabrication cycles.<br/>Robust materials for electronic device fabrication must be designed with multiple constraints in mind. For example, a typical photoresist polymer for semiconductor manufacturing needs to meet photolithographic requirements, have good etch resistance, meet surface energy criteria, and integrate well with the whole film stack. Linking these functional performance metrics to fundamental polymer structural characteristics and processing parameters are essential to meeting application requirements. This talk will highlight how in-depth understanding of polymer fundamentals guides the development of novel functional materials for next generation electronic devices. This talk is also dedicated to Dr. Tim Long for his contribution in spreading the knowledge of polymer fundamentals and empowering his students to push the frontier of material innovation.

Applying polymer fundamentals to material development for next generation devices

ACS Spring 2022

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