Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising carbon nanotubes and conductive polyaniline in an insulating polymer matrix and a process for making that composition.

Abstract: Additives to organic conducting polymers are described which enhance adhesion and resolution of printed films while retaining adequate electrical conductivity. The conductive polymer films are useful in printing conductive portions of thin film transistors such as sources and drains. Additives include surfactants, second macromolecules, plasticizers, and excess sulfonic acids.

Abstract: Methods of forming a patterned semiconducting-dielectric material on a substrate by thermal processes are disclosed, comprising heating a thermally imageable donor element comprising a substrate and a transfer layer of semiconductive material in conjunction with a dielectric. The donor is exposed with the positive image of the desired pattern to be formed on the receiver, such that the exposed portions of the layer of semiconductive and dielectric material are simultaneously transferred, forming the desired pattern of semiconductive and dielectric material on the receiver. The semiconducting material can be patterned to form a thin film transistor. The method can also be used to pattern a light-emitting polymer or small molecule in conjunction with the charge injection layer to form the light-emitting display for light-sensitive organic electronic devices. Donor elements for use in the process are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of forming a pattern of filled dielectric material on a substrate by thermal transfer processes are disclosed comprising exposing to heat a thermally imageable donor element comprising a substrate and a transfer layer of dielectric material. The exposure pattern is the image of the desired pattern to be formed on the substrate, such that portions of the layer of dielectric material are transferred onto the substrate where the electronic device is being formed. The filled dielectric material can be patterned onto a gate electrode of a thin film transistor. The pattern dielectric material may also form an insulating layer for interconnects. Donor elements for use in the process are also disclosed. Methods for forming thin film transistors and donor elements for use in the thermal transfer processes are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention describes compositions formed from polyanaline and carbon nanotubes, which exhibit enhanced conductivity and which provide uses in electronic circuit applications.

Abstract: The present invention describes compositions formed from polyanaline and carbon nanotubes, which exhibit enhanced conductivity and which provide uses in electronic circuit applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to laserable assemblages for use in laser-induced thermal transfer imaging which result in improvements in resolution and toughness in the transferred image when two binders differing in glass transition temperature are incorporated into the transfer layer.

Abstract: A thermally imageable layer comprising an aqueous dispersion containing an immiscible compound, typically a near infrared absorber, and a dispersant, typically an acrylic polymer, which layer is useful in laser induced colorant transfer processes.

Abstract: This invention relates to laserable assemblages for use in laser-induced thermal transfer imaging which result in improvements in resolution and toughness in the transferred image when two binders differing in glass transition temperature are incorporated into the transfer layer.

Abstract: The present invention describes compositions formed from polyanaline and carbon nanotubes, which exhibit enhanced conductivity and which provide uses in electronic circuit applications.

Abstract: Additives to organic conducting polymers are described which enhance adhesion and resolution of printed films while retaining adequate electrical conductivity. The conductive polymer films are useful in printing conductive portions of thin film transistors such as sources and drains. Additives include surfactants, second macromolecules, plasticizers, and excess sulfonic acids.

Abstract: A thermally imageable layer comprising an aqueous dispersion containing an immiscible compound, typically a near infrared absorber, and a dispersant, typically an acrylic polymer, which layer is useful in laser induced colorant transfer processes.

Abstract: Metal-oxygen-carbon field emission electron emitter compositions and field emission cathodes made thereform are disclosed. A process for making metal-oxygen-carbon whisker field emitters is also provided, wherein a metal substrate (e.g., tungsten wire) is coated with an organic polymer and heated to a temperature of from about 1100° C. to about 1550° C. in an inert atmosphere for about 15 minutes to about two (2) hours. The heating temperature can be reduced when heating is carried out in the presence of a catalyst, such as a copper-nickel alloy catalyst. The emitter compositions and field emission cathodes of the invention are useful in vacuum electronic applications and devices (e.g., flat panel displays).

Abstract: Annealed carbon soot is useful as an electron field emitter. Field emitting cathodes made up of annealed carbon soot attached to the surface of a substrate are also provided. The field emitters and field emitter cathodes are useful in vacuum electronic devices, flat panel computer and television displays, emission gate amplifiers, klystrons and lighting devices.

Abstract: Improved processes for laser thermal imaging and imaged laserable assemblages obtained using the improved processes of this invention are described. These improved processes operate effectively at high speeds and also afford high image densities and good durability of images present on receiver elements upon thermal imaging done in accordance with these improved processes. One application of the improved process provides a color filter element.

Abstract: Improved processes for laser thermal imaging and imaged laserable assemblages obtained using the improved processes of this invention are described. These improved processes operate effectively at high speeds and also afford high image densities and good durability of images present on receiver elements upon thermal imaging done in accordance with these improved processes.

Abstract: Printing plates for dry development wherein the plate is made up of a radiation absorbing layer positioned between a hydrophobic, substantially non-radiation absorbing film layer and a support. Such plates are typically exposed using a laser.

Abstract: Carbon cone and carbon whisker field emitters are disclosed. These field emitters find particular usefulness in field emitter cathodes and display panels utilizing said cathodes. The carbon cone and carbon whisker field emitters can be formed by ion beam bombardment (e.g., ion beam etching) of carbon materials (e.g., bulk carbon, carbon films or carbon fibers).

Abstract: A process for making a field emitter cathode is disclosed, which comprises the steps of depositing a solution of a metal compound in a solvent and an electron emitting powder onto the surface of a substrate and heating the substrate containing the solution and the electron emitting powder deposited thereon for a time and temperature sufficient for the metal compound to be completely reduced to a metal.

Abstract: Method for thermally decomposing addition polymers, such as polyolefins, into monomers and monomer fragments. Thermal decomposition occurs by the rapid heating of the addition polymer such that the polymer ceiling temperature is reached in a time period substantially equal to the thermal relaxation time of the polymer itself. Laser ablation, wherein the polymer is heated by very rapid nanosecond or microsecond pulses of ultraviolet or infrared laser beams, and flash pyrolysis are particularly useful techniques for accomplishing such rapid heating.