Directed self-assembly using trench assisted chemoepitaxy

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PATENT NO 9991115
APP PUB NO 20170069486A1
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15258304

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The present disclosure relates to directed self-assembly using trench assisted chemoepitaxy. An example embodiment includes a method of forming a pre-patterned structure for directing a self-assembly of a self-assembling material that includes a first and a second component having different chemical natures. The method includes providing an assembly includes a substrate, a layer of pinning material overlying the substrate, and a resist pattern overlaying the layer of pinning material. The method also includes modifying a chemical nature of an exposed part of a top surface of the layer of pinning material. The method further includes removing the resist pattern. In addition, the method includes attaching a neutral layer to the layer of pinning material.

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IMEC VZW3001 LEUVEN

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Pathangi, Sriraman Hari Rangarajapuran, IN 2 9

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