Patents by Inventor Andrea Leoncini

Andrea Leoncini has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230151038
    Abstract: Molybdenum(0) coordination complexes comprising an arene ligand and one or more neutral ligands which coordinate to the metal center by carbon, nitrogen or phosphorous are described. Methods for depositing molybdenum-containing films on a substrate are described. The substrate is exposed to a molybdenum precursor and a reactant to form the molybdenum-containing film (e.g., elemental molybdenum, molybdenum oxide, molybdenum carbide, molybdenum silicide, molybdenum nitride). The exposures can be sequential or simultaneous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicants: Applied Materials, Inc., National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Andrea Leoncini, Paul Mehlmann, Nemanja Dordevic, Han Vinh Huynh, Doreen Wei Ying Yong
  • Publication number: 20230129073
    Abstract: Molybdenum(0) coordination complexes comprising at least one cycloheptatriene ligand and optionally one or more neutral ligands which coordinate to the metal center by carbon, nitrogen or phosphorous are described. Methods for depositing molybdenum-containing films on a substrate are described. The substrate is exposed to a molybdenum precursor and a reactant to form the molybdenum-containing film (e.g., elemental molybdenum, molybdenum oxide, molybdenum carbide, molybdenum silicide, molybdenum nitride). The exposures can be sequential or simultaneous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicants: Applied Materials, Inc., National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Andrea Leoncini, Paul Mehlmann, Nemanja Dordevic, Han Vinh Huynh, Doreen Wei Ying Yong
  • Patent number: 11621161
    Abstract: Methods of selectively depositing films on substrates are described. A passivation film is deposited on a metal surface before deposition of a dielectric material. Also described is exposing a substrate surface comprising a metal surface and a dielectric surface to a docking precursor to form a passivation film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Yong Wang, Andrea Leoncini, Doreen Wei Ying Yong, Bhaskar Jyoti Bhuyan, John Sudijono
  • Patent number: 11584768
    Abstract: Molybdenum(0) coordination complexes comprising an arene ligand and one or more neutral ligands which coordinate to the metal center by carbon, nitrogen or phosphorous are described. Methods for depositing molybdenum-containing films on a substrate are described. The substrate is exposed to a molybdenum precursor and a reactant to form the molybdenum-containing film (e.g., elemental molybdenum, molybdenum oxide, molybdenum carbide, molybdenum silicide, molybdenum nitride). The exposures can be sequential or simultaneous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrea Leoncini, Paul Mehlmann, Nemanja Dordevic, Han Vinh Huynh, Doreen Wei Ying Yong
  • Patent number: 11569088
    Abstract: Methods of enhancing selective deposition are described. In some embodiments, a passivation layer is deposited on a metal surface before deposition of a dielectric material. A block I molecule is deposited on a metal surface, and a block II molecule is reacted with the block I molecule to form a passivation layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Yong Wang, Andrea Leoncini, Doreen Wei Ying Yong, John Sudijono
  • Patent number: 11530477
    Abstract: Molybdenum(0) coordination complexes comprising at least one cycloheptatriene ligand and optionally one or more neutral ligands which coordinate to the metal center by carbon, nitrogen or phosphorous are described. Methods for depositing molybdenum-containing films on a substrate are described. The substrate is exposed to a molybdenum precursor and a reactant to form the molybdenum-containing film (e.g., elemental molybdenum, molybdenum oxide, molybdenum carbide, molybdenum silicide, molybdenum nitride). The exposures can be sequential or simultaneous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrea Leoncini, Paul Mehlmann, Nemanja Dordevic, Han Vinh Huynh, Doreen Wei Ying Yong
  • Patent number: 11527407
    Abstract: Methods of forming graphene hard mask films are disclosed. Some methods are advantageously performed at lower temperatures. The substrate is exposed to an aromatic precursor to form the graphene hard mask film. The substrate comprises one or more of titanium nitride (TiN), tantalum nitride (TaN), silicon (Si), cobalt (Co), titanium (Ti), silicon dioxide (SiO2), copper (Cu), and low-k dielectric materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Bhaskar Jyoti Bhuyan, Andrea Leoncini
  • Patent number: 11515154
    Abstract: Selective deposition methods are described. An exemplary method comprises exposing the substrate comprising a first surface and a second surface to an anchor reactant and selectively depositing the anchor reactant on the first surface as a seed layer, wherein the anchor reactant comprises an ethynyl derivative with a headgroup that selectively targets the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea Leoncini, Yong Wang, Doreen Wei Ying Yong
  • Patent number: 11459347
    Abstract: Molybdenum(IV) and molybdenum(III) coordination complexes are described. Methods for depositing molybdenum-containing films on a substrate are described. The substrate is exposed to a molybdenum precursor and a reactant to form the molybdenum-containing film (e.g., elemental molybdenum, molybdenum oxide, molybdenum carbide, molybdenum silicide, molybdenum nitride). The exposures can be sequential or simultaneous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea Leoncini, Paul Mehlmann, Nemanja Dordevic, Han Vinh Huynh, Doreen Wei Ying Yong
  • Publication number: 20220306662
    Abstract: Molybdenum(IV) and molybdenum(III) coordination complexes are described. Methods for depositing molybdenum-containing films on a substrate are described. The substrate is exposed to a molybdenum precursor and a reactant to form the molybdenum-containing film (e.g., elemental molybdenum, molybdenum oxide, molybdenum carbide, molybdenum silicide, molybdenum nitride). The exposures can be sequential or simultaneous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicants: Applied Materials, Inc., National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Andrea Leoncini, Paul Mehlmann, Nemanja Dordevic, Han Vinh Huynh, Doreen Wei Ying Yong
  • Patent number: 11434254
    Abstract: Dinuclear molybdenum coordination complexes are described. Methods for depositing molybdenum-containing films on a substrate are described. The substrate is exposed to a dinuclear molybdenum precursor and a reactant to form the molybdenum-containing film (e.g., elemental molybdenum, molybdenum oxide, molybdenum carbide, molybdenum silicide, molybdenum nitride). The exposures can be sequential or simultaneous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea Leoncini, Paul Mehlmann, Nemanja Dordevic, Han Vinh Huynh, Doreen Wei Ying Yong
  • Publication number: 20220275012
    Abstract: Dinuclear molybdenum coordination complexes are described. Methods for depositing molybdenum-containing films on a substrate are described. The substrate is exposed to a dinuclear molybdenum precursor and a reactant to form the molybdenum-containing film (e.g., elemental molybdenum, molybdenum oxide, molybdenum carbide, molybdenum silicide, molybdenum nitride). The exposures can be sequential or simultaneous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicants: Applied Materials, Inc., National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Andrea Leoncini, Paul Mehlmann, Nemanja Dordevic, Han Vinh Huynh, Doreen Wei Ying Yong
  • Patent number: 11390638
    Abstract: Molybdenum(VI) coordination complexes are described. Methods for depositing molybdenum-containing films on a substrate are described. The substrate is exposed to a molybdenum precursor and a reactant to form the molybdenum-containing film (e.g., elemental molybdenum, molybdenum oxide, molybdenum carbide, molybdenum silicide, molybdenum nitride). The exposures can be sequential or simultaneous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea Leoncini, Paul Mehlmann, Nemanja Dordevic, Han Vinh Huynh, Doreen Wei Ying Yong, Mark Saly, Bhaskar Jyoti Bhuyan, Feng Q. Liu
  • Publication number: 20220220139
    Abstract: Molybdenum(0) coordination complexes comprising ligands which each coordinate to the metal center by nitrogen or phosphorous are described. Methods for depositing molybdenum-containing films on a substrate are described. The substrate is exposed to a molybdenum precursor and a reactant to form the molybdenum-containing film (e.g., elemental molybdenum, molybdenum oxide, molybdenum carbide, molybdenum silicide, molybdenum nitride). The exposures can be sequential or simultaneous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Andrea Leoncini, Paul Mehlmann, Nemanja Dordevic, Han Vinh Huynh, Doreen Wei Ying Yong, Mark Saly, Bhaskar Jyoti Bhuyan
  • Publication number: 20220220140
    Abstract: Molybdenum(0) coordination complexes comprising an arene ligand and one or more neutral ligands which coordinate to the metal center by carbon, nitrogen or phosphorous are described. Methods for depositing molybdenum-containing films on a substrate are described. The substrate is exposed to a molybdenum precursor and a reactant to form the molybdenum-containing film (e.g., elemental molybdenum, molybdenum oxide, molybdenum carbide, molybdenum silicide, molybdenum nitride). The exposures can be sequential or simultaneous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicants: Applied Materials, Inc., National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Andrea Leoncini, Paul Mehlmann, Nemanja Dordevic, Han Vinh Huynh, Doreen Wei Ying Yong
  • Publication number: 20220220137
    Abstract: Molybdenum(VI) coordination complexes are described. Methods for depositing molybdenum-containing films on a substrate are described. The substrate is exposed to a molybdenum precursor and a reactant to form the molybdenum-containing film (e.g., elemental molybdenum, molybdenum oxide, molybdenum carbide, molybdenum silicide, molybdenum nitride). The exposures can be sequential or simultaneous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicants: Applied Materials, Inc., National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Andrea Leoncini, Paul Mehlmann, Nemanja Dordevic, Han Vinh Huynh, Doreen Wei Ying Yong, Mark Saly, Bhaskar Jyoti Bhuyan, Feng Q. Liu
  • Publication number: 20220220138
    Abstract: Molybdenum(IV) and molybdenum(III) coordination complexes are described. Methods for depositing molybdenum-containing films on a substrate are described. The substrate is exposed to a molybdenum precursor and a reactant to form the molybdenum-containing film (e.g., elemental molybdenum, molybdenum oxide, molybdenum carbide, molybdenum silicide, molybdenum nitride). The exposures can be sequential or simultaneous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicants: Applied Materials, Inc., National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Andrea Leoncini, Paul Mehlmann, Nemanja Dordevic, Han Vinh Huynh, Doreen Wei Ying Yong
  • Publication number: 20220220136
    Abstract: Dinuclear molybdenum coordination complexes are described. Methods for depositing molybdenum-containing films on a substrate are described. The substrate is exposed to a dinuclear molybdenum precursor and a reactant to form the molybdenum-containing film (e.g., elemental molybdenum, molybdenum oxide, molybdenum carbide, molybdenum silicide, molybdenum nitride). The exposures can be sequential or simultaneous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicants: Applied Materials, Inc., National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Andrea Leoncini, Paul Mehlmann, Nemanja Dordevic, Han Vinh Huynh, Doreen Wei Ying Yong
  • Publication number: 20220220607
    Abstract: Molybdenum(0) coordination complexes comprising at least one cycloheptatriene ligand and optionally one or more neutral ligands which coordinate to the metal center by carbon, nitrogen or phosphorous are described. Methods for depositing molybdenum-containing films on a substrate are described. The substrate is exposed to a molybdenum precursor and a reactant to form the molybdenum-containing film (e.g., elemental molybdenum, molybdenum oxide, molybdenum carbide, molybdenum silicide, molybdenum nitride). The exposures can be sequential or simultaneous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicants: Applied Materials, Inc., National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Andrea Leoncini, Paul Mehlmann, Nemanja Dordevic, Han Vinh Huynh, Doreen Wei Ying Yong
  • Publication number: 20220130664
    Abstract: Methods of selectively depositing films on substrates are described. A passivation film is deposited on a metal surface before deposition of a dielectric material. Also described is exposing a substrate surface comprising a metal surface and a dielectric surface to a docking precursor to form a passivation film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicants: Applied Materials, Inc., National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Yong Wang, Andrea Leoncini, Doreen Wei Ying Yong, Bhaskar Jyoti Bhuyan, John Sudijono