Abstract: A method of depositing a metal-containing material is disclosed. The method can include use of cyclic deposition techniques, such as cyclic chemical vapor deposition and atomic layer deposition. The metal-containing material can include intermetallic compounds. A structure including the metal-containing material and a system tor forming the material are also disclosed.

Abstract: Vapor deposition processes for forming thin films comprising gold on a substrate in a reaction space are provided. The processes can be cyclical vapor deposition processes, such as atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes. The processes can include contacting the substrate with a gold precursor comprising at least one sulfur donor ligand and at least one alkyl ligand, and contacting the substrate with a second reactant comprising ozone. The deposited thin films comprising gold can be uniform, continuous, and conductive at very low thicknesses.

Abstract: A method of depositing a metal-containing material is disclosed. The method can include use of cyclic deposition techniques, such as cyclic chemical vapor deposition and atomic layer deposition. The metal-containing material can include intermetallic compounds. A structure including the metal-containing material and a system for forming the material are also disclosed.

Abstract: Processes for forming Mo and W containing thin films, such as MoS2, WS2, MoSe2, and WSe2 thin films are provided. Methods are also provided for synthesizing Mo or W beta-diketonate precursors. Additionally, methods are provided for forming 2D materials containing Mo or W.

Abstract: Methods are provided for synthesizing W(IV) beta-diketonate precursors. Additionally, methods are provided for forming W containing thin films, such as WS2, WNx, WO3, and W via vapor deposition processes, such as atomic layer deposition (ALD) type processes and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) type processes. Methods are also provided for forming 2D materials containing W.

Abstract: Vapor deposition processes for forming thin films comprising gold on a substrate in a reaction space are provided. The processes can be cyclical vapor deposition processes, such as atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes. The processes can include contacting the substrate with a gold precursor comprising at least one sulfur donor ligand and at least one alkyl ligand, and contacting the substrate with a second reactant comprising ozone. The deposited thin films comprising gold can be uniform, continuous, and conductive at very low thicknesses.

Abstract: Processes for forming Mo and W containing thin films, such as MoS2, WS2, MoSe2, and WSe2 thin films are provided. Methods are also provided for synthesizing Mo or W beta-diketonate precursors. Additionally, methods are provided for forming 2D materials containing Mo or W.

Abstract: Atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for forming Group VA element containing thin films, such as Sb, Sb—Te, Ge—Sb and Ge—Sb—Te thin films are provided, along with related compositions and structures. Sb precursors of the formula Sb(SiR1R2R3)3 are preferably used, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are alkyl groups. As, Bi and P precursors are also described. Methods are also provided for synthesizing these Sb precursors. Methods are also provided for using the Sb thin films in phase change memory devices.

Abstract: Methods are provided for synthesizing W(IV) beta-diketonate precursors. Additionally, methods are provided for forming W containing thin films, such as WS2, WNx, WO3, and W via vapor deposition processes, such as atomic layer deposition (ALD) type processes and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) type processes. Methods are also provided for forming 2D materials containing W.

Abstract: Atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for forming Group VA element containing thin films, such as Sb, Sb—Te, Ge—Sb and Ge—Sb—Te thin films are provided, along with related compositions and structures. Sb precursors of the formula Sb(SiR1R2R3)3 are preferably used, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are alkyl groups. As, Bi and P precursors are also described. Methods are also provided for synthesizing these Sb precursors. Methods are also provided for using the Sb thin films in phase change memory devices.

Abstract: A method of forming a transition metal containing films on a substrate by a cyclical deposition process is disclosed. The method may include: contacting the substrate with a first vapor phase reactant comprising a transition metal halide compound comprising a bidentate nitrogen containing adduct ligand; and contacting the substrate with a second vapor phase reactant. A method for supplying a transition metal halide compound comprising a bidentate nitrogen containing ligand to a reaction chamber is disclosed, along with related vapor deposition apparatus.

Abstract: Atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for forming Group VA element containing thin films, such as Sb, Sb—Te, Ge—Sb and Ge—Sb—Te thin films are provided, along with related compositions and structures. Sb precursors of the formula Sb(SiR1R2R3)3 are preferably used, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are alkyl groups. As, Bi and P precursors are also described. Methods are also provided for synthesizing these Sb precursors. Methods are also provided for using the Sb thin films in phase change memory devices.

Abstract: A method of forming a transition metal containing films on a substrate by a cyclical deposition process is disclosed. The method may include: contacting the substrate with a first vapor phase reactant comprising a transition metal halide compound comprising a bidentate nitrogen containing adduct ligand; and contacting the substrate with a second vapor phase reactant. A method for supplying a transition metal halide compound comprising a bidentate nitrogen containing ligand to a reaction chamber is disclosed, along with related vapor deposition apparatus.

Abstract: Methods of forming a transition metal containing film on a substrate by a cyclical deposition process are disclosed. The methods may include: contacting the substrate with a first vapor phase reactant comprising a transition metal halide compound comprising a bidentate nitrogen containing adduct ligand; and contacting the substrate with a second vapor phase reactant comprising a reducing agent precursor. The deposition methods may also include forming a transition metal containing film with an electrical resistivity of less than 50 ??-cm at a film thickness of less than 50 nanometers.

Abstract: Atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for forming Group VA element containing thin films, such as Sb, Sb—Te, Ge—Sb and Ge—Sb—Te thin films are provided, along with related compositions and structures. Sb precursors of the formula Sb(SiR1R2R3)3 are preferably used, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are alkyl groups. As, Bi and P precursors are also described. Methods are also provided for synthesizing these Sb precursors. Methods are also provided for using the Sb thin films in phase change memory devices.

Abstract: Methods are provided for synthesizing W(IV) beta-diketonate precursors. Additionally, methods are provided for forming W containing thin films, such as WS2, WNx, WO3, and W via vapor deposition processes, such as atomic layer deposition (ALD) type processes and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) type processes. Methods are also provided for forming 2D materials containing W.

Abstract: A method of forming a transition metal containing films on a substrate by a cyclical deposition process is disclosed. The method may include: contacting the substrate with a first vapor phase reactant comprising a transition metal halide compound comprising a bidentate nitrogen containing adduct ligand; and contacting the substrate with a second vapor phase reactant. A method for supplying a transition metal halide compound comprising a bidentate nitrogen containing ligand to a reaction chamber is disclosed, along with related vapor deposition apparatus.

Abstract: Methods are provided for synthesizing W(IV) beta-diketonate precursors. Additionally, methods are provided for forming W containing thin films, such as WS2, WNx, WO3, and W via vapor deposition processes, such as atomic layer deposition (ALD) type processes and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) type processes. Methods are also provided for forming 2D materials containing W.

Abstract: Atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for forming Group VA element containing thin films, such as Sb, Sb—Te, Ge—Sb and Ge—Sb—Te thin films are provided, along with related compositions and structures. Sb precursors of the formula Sb(SiR1R2R3)3 are preferably used, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are alkyl groups. As, Bi and P precursors are also described. Methods are also provided for synthesizing these Sb precursors. Methods are also provided for using the Sb thin films in phase change memory devices.

Abstract: Vapor deposition processes for forming thin films comprising gold on a substrate in a reaction space are provided. The processes can be cyclical vapor deposition processes, such as atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes. The processes can include contacting the substrate with a gold precursor comprising at least one sulfur donor ligand and at least one alkyl ligand, and contacting the substrate with a second reactant comprising ozone. The deposited thin films comprising gold can be uniform, continuous, and conductive at very low thicknesses.