Abstract: A method for manufacturing anisotropic polymer particles includes the steps of: (a) preparing on a substrate a polymeric composite which includes a film of a first polymer and a plurality of microspheres of a second polymer, (b) subjecting the polymeric composite on the substrate to a first solvent vapor annealing treatment in a vapor atmosphere of a first solvent, and (c) after step b), subjecting the polymeric composite on the substrate to a second solvent vapor annealing treatment in a vapor atmosphere of a second solvent so as to transform the microspheres of the second polymer into the anisotropic polymer particles.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure set forth a sintered talc powder. The sintered talc powder comprising a first X-ray diffraction peak from about 29° to about 30° and having a first intensity and a second X-ray diffraction peak from about 25° to about 27° and having a second intensity, wherein the first intensity is greater than the second intensity.

Abstract: A method for creating a dual damascene structure while using only one lithography and masking step. Conventional dual damascene structures utilize two lithography steps: one to mask and expose the via, and a second step to mask and expose the trench interconnection. The novel method for creating a dual damascene structure allows for a smaller number of processing steps, thus reducing the processing time needed to complete the dual damascene structure. In addition, a lower number of masks may be needed. The exemplary mask or reticle used within the process incorporates different regions possessing different transmission rates. During the exposing step, light from an exposing source passes through the mask to expose a portion of the photoresist layer on top of the wafer.

Abstract: A tunable micro-aspherical lens is disclosed, which employs two potential differences provided by two sets of electrodes to dynamically change the bottom area and the central height of the liquid polymer lens. The tunable micro-aspherical lens includes a tunable lens, a lower electrode plate, a hydrophobic pattern, an insulation layer and an upper transparent electrode plate. Also, a manufacturing method of a tunable micro-aspherical lens is disclosed, which includes forming a lower electrode plate, forming an insulation layer, determining a position of the tunable lens, controlling the bottom area and the central height of the tunable lens. The tunable micro-aspherical lens of the present invention eliminates spherical aberration and improves the focus spot resolution to shrink the focus spot and thus to provide better optical quality.

Abstract: A fluid injection apparatus is disclosed. A chamber wall is disposed overlying the substrate to define an area. A nozzle plate comprising a nozzle is disposed overlying the chamber wall to form a chamber on the area, wherein the chamber wall and the nozzle plate are integrated into a structure layer. A manifold is disposed in the substrate, communicated with the chamber.

Abstract: A fluid injection apparatus is disclosed. A manifold connects a plurality of fluid chambers to supply fluids thereto. A plurality of nozzles are connected to the fluid chambers respectively to eject the fluids, wherein at least two of the nozzles are not disposed along a column or a row, and distances between the nozzles and the manifold are substantially the same.

Abstract: A clay mixture containing aluminum compounds is provided. The clay mixture includes an aluminum compound in a range from about 10% to about 90% by weight of the clay mixture; a clay in a range from about 5% to 60% by weight of the clay mixture; and a first and a second surfactants, wherein an amount of the first and the second surfactants is in a rage from about 0.2 to about 30% by weight of the clay mixture.