Abstract: A printing operation using a backplane having at least one topographical feature located in a non-display area of the backplane. Continuous liquid printing produces layers contacting the at least one topographical feature, and these layers each exhibit uniform thickness. Non-display areas of the backplane are subsequently removed after completion of the printing operation to yield uniform layers within display areas of the backplane.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for solution coating layers onto a substrate of an electronic device. A slot die coater in conjunction with a vacuum assist device is used in priming, coating and cleaning stations to produce thin layers having performance advantages over competing technologies.

Abstract: Methods for fabrication of organic electronic devices are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electrically conductive polymer compositions, and their use in electronic devices. The compositions contain a semi-aqueous dispersion of at least one electrically conductive polymer doped with at least one highly-fluorinated acid polymer, non-conductive oxide nanoparticles, at least one high-boiling organic liquid, and at least one lower-boiling organic liquid.

Abstract: Compositions are provided for improved liquid deposition of electroactive material onto low surface energy layers. The liquid composition includes at least one organic electroactive material in a liquid medium. The liquid medium includes (a) at least 20% by volume, based on the total volume of the liquid medium, of a first solvent and (b) at least 1% by volume, based on the total volume of the liquid medium, of a liquid organic additive. The liquid medium pins on the underlying layer as determined by a dynamic receding contact angle test. The first solvent retracts on the underlying layer as determined by the dynamic receding contact angle test.

Abstract: There is provided a process for forming a contained second layer over a first layer, including the steps: forming the first layer having a first surface energy; treating the first layer with a reactive surface-active composition to form a treated first layer having a second surface energy which is lower than the first surface energy; exposing the treated first layer with radiation; and forming the second layer. There is also provided an organic electronic device made by the process.

Abstract: There is provided a process for forming a contained second layer over a first layer. The process comprises forming the first layer having a first surface energy and then treating the first layer with a photocurable surface-active composition which is a fluorinated ester or fluorinated imide of an ?,?-unsaturated polyacid; exposing the photocurable surface-active composition patternwise with radiation resulting in exposed areas and unexposed areas; developing the photocurable surface-active composition to remove the unexposed areas resulting in a first layer having untreated portions in the unexposed areas and treated portions in the exposed areas, where the treated portions have a second surface energy that is lower than the first surface energy; and forming the second layer on the untreated portions of the first layer. There is also provided an organic electronic device made by the process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electrically conductive polymer compositions, and their use in electronic devices. The compositions contain a semi-aqueous dispersion of at least one electrically conductive polymer doped with at least one highly-fluorinated acid polymer, non-conductive oxide nanoparticles, at least one high-boiling organic liquid, and at least one lower-boiling organic liquid.

Abstract: There is provided a process for forming a contained second layer over a first layer, including the steps: forming the first layer having a first surface energy; treating the first layer with a reactive surface-active composition to form a treated first layer having a second surface energy which is lower than the first surface energy; exposing the treated first layer with radiation; and forming the second layer. There is also provided an organic electronic device made by the process.

Abstract: A process of forming an electronic device is disclosed. An organic device layer is formed. The organic device layer includes a charge-selective material and a radiation sensitizer and has a first electrical conductivity and a first surface energy. First portions of the organic device layer are selectively exposed to radiation. The electrical conductivity and surface energy of the first portions of the organic device layer are modified.

Abstract: There is provided a portable substrate carrier enclosure. The carrier enclosure has a carrier support; a displaceable cover; spacers between the support and cover; a gas inlet; and a removable lid. There is also provided an assembly and a process for depositing an air-sensitive material onto a substrate using the portable substrate carrier enclosure.

Abstract: There is provided a process for forming a contained second layer over a first layer, including the steps: forming the first layer having a first surface energy; treating the first layer with a reactive surface-active composition to form a treated first layer having a second surface energy which is lower than the first surface energy; exposing the treated first layer with radiation; and forming the second layer. There is also provided an organic electronic device made by the process.

Abstract: There is provided herein a process for forming an encapsulated electronic device. The device has active areas and sealing areas on a substrate. The process includes providing the substrate; forming a discontinuous pattern of a material having a first surface energy on at least a portion of the sealing areas; forming multiple active layers, where at least one active layer is formed by liquid deposition from a liquid medium having a surface energy greater than the first surface energy; providing an encapsulation assembly; and bonding the encapsulation assembly to the substrate in the sealing areas. Also provided are devices formed by the disclosed processes.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for vapor phase deposition of a reactive surface area (RSA) material onto a substrate of an electronic device. The vapor phase deposition is conducted at ambient pressures in air, and provides capture of residual vapor to minimize environmental release of RSA and other constituents used in the processing.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for solution coating layers onto a substrate of an electronic device. A slot die coater in conjunction with a vacuum assist device is used in priming, coating and cleaning stations to produce thin layers having performance advantages over competing technologies.

Abstract: There is provided herein a process for forming an encapsulated electronic device. The device has active areas and sealing areas on a substrate. The process includes providing the substrate; forming a discontinuous pattern of a material having a first surface energy on at least a portion of the sealing areas; forming multiple active layers, where at least one active layer is formed by liquid deposition from a liquid medium having a surface energy greater than the first surface energy; providing an encapsulation assembly; and bonding the encapsulation assembly to the substrate in the sealing areas. Also provided are devices formed by the disclosed processes.

Abstract: There is provided an essentially planar test substrate for non-contact printing. The substrate has a first layer having a first surface energy and having a planar measurement portion. A liquid containment pattern is over at least the measurement portion of the first layer. The liquid containment pattern has a second surface energy that is different from the first surface energy. The measurement portion of the first layer and the liquid containment pattern together are substantially planar.

Abstract: There is provided a process for forming a contained second layer over a first layer. The process comprises forming the first layer having a first surface energy and then treating the first layer with a photocurable surface-active composition which is a fluorinated ester or fluorinated imide of an ?,?-unsaturated polyacid; exposing the photocurable surface-active composition patternwise with radiation resulting in exposed areas and unexposed areas; developing the photocurable surface-active composition to remove the unexposed areas resulting in a first layer having untreated portions in the unexposed areas and treated portions in the exposed areas, where the treated portions have a second surface energy that is lower than the first surface energy; and forming the second layer on the untreated portions of the first layer. There is also provided an organic electronic device made by the process.

Abstract: Emulsions comprising an active material, a solvent for dissolving the active material, and a wetting fluid, wherein the active material is sparingly soluble in the wetting fluid, are provided, and methods for making the same.

Abstract: Organic electronic devices that include dummy electrodes are described, along with methods for using such devices.