Licensable Technologies : Materials : Nanotechnology

Biaxially-Oriented Oxide Film on Polyimide

Abstract
This invention uses the Ion-Beam Assisted Deposition (IBAD) technique to deposit biaxially-oriented (aligned) oxides on a polymer substrate.   In this case, the oxide was deposited on DuPont Kapton tape, a polyimide.  This invention is a first building block in eventually being able to produce solar cells, integrated circuits, and flat panel displays on flexible substrates using the IBAD method. 

Application(s)

This technology permits the manufacture of Integrated Circuits, Flat Panel Displays, and Solar Cells on felxible substrates, including plastics.

Advantages
This method could potentially allow existing electronics to be produced at a lower price and begin to introduce them to flexible surfaces.

IP Status: Available both Exclusively and Non Exclusively

Commercialization Strategy: We are seeking commercial partners to help develop the technology either through a cooperative research arrangement or license.

Reference Number: 659

S Number: DOE reference no.(s): 104,959

Patents & Applications:
Application(s) Filed

Posted: 09-07-2006

Contact
John Mott
Technology Transfer Division
Los Alamos National Laboratory
P.O. Box 1663, MailStop C334
(505) 665-0883
jmott@lanl.gov