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Amine-Boranes as Organic Ligands for Surface Functionalization

Summary

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a method for surface functionalization of semiconductors, conductors, and dielectric materials, using amine-boranes bearing reactive functional groups as organic ligands via self-assembly. With the self-assembly of such ligands, these surfaces may provide numerous applications. In addition to use in electronics, amine-boranes are reducing agents, making them potentially useful for adhesives, protective coatings, and on-demand hydrogen sources. The developed technology includes a method to modify the surface characteristics of dielectric materials, improving the mobility of charge carriers.

Technology Benefits

Access to a novel class of amine-borane based organic ligands Surface functionalization via self-assemblyModifiable for other implementations Dielectric materials with improved mobility of charge carriers

Technology Application

Semiconductors and conductors Dielectric materials Organic electronics and bioelectronics Biomaterials Adhesives, protective coatings, and on-demand hydrogen sources

Detailed Technology Description

P. RamachandranPVR Research GroupPurdue Chemistry

Countries

United States

Application No.

None

*Abstract

*Background

Surface functionalization alters the physical, chemical, and electronic properties of surfaces by introducing chemical functional groups. These functionalized surfaces are prominent, especially in the semiconductor and biomaterials industries. Recent advances in amine-borane synthesis have provided a new class of reactive amine-boranes as ligands for surface functionalization. These ligands offer many unique features applicable to organic electronics and bioelectronics.

*IP Issue Date

None

*IP Type

Provisional

*Stage of Development

Proof of concept

*Web Links

Purdue Office of Technology CommercializationPurdueInnovation and EntrepreneurshipP. RamachandranPVR Research GroupPurdue Chemistry

Country/Region

USA