Technology Commercialization Opportunity

Self-Assembled Molecular Films

An apparatus and process has been created for the ordered assembly or polymerization of molecular films from functionalized monomers. These materials could be used to detect molecular recognition events at a molecular interface; also as new coatings for lithography; and for semiconductor materials. The monomers are a combination of a ligand, a linker, optionally including a polymerizable group, and a surface attachment group.

Potential Commercial Uses

• Lithography
  
• Semiconductors
  
• Surface studies

Benefits of Technology

• Provides ordered assembly or polymerization of molecular films from functionalized monomers
  
• Provides methodology to detect molecular recognition events
  
• New coatings for lithography processes

Options for Commercialization

E.O. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is currently seeking industry partners for continuing research and development of Self Assembled Molecular Film technology that will benefit E.O. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the partners involved, and end users of any products produced. Patent pending/Available for licensing

Contact

Technology Transfer Department
E.O. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
MS 90-1070
Berkeley, CA 94720
(510) 486-5366 FAX: (510) 486-6457

http://www.lbl.gov/Tech-Transfer/techs/lbnl812.html

Key Words

Polymerization, Molecular Films, Monomers, Lithography, Semiconductors, Surface Studies