Abstract: A part includes a base material, a colored layer, an intermediate layer, and a water-repellent-surface layer. The colored layer contains 35 at % to 99 at % of C, 0 at % to less than 40 at % of Cr, 0 at % to less than 15 at % of N, and more than 0 at % to less than 15 at % of O. The intermediate layer contains at least one metal atom selected from Cr, Zr, and Si; and an oxygen atom. The intermediate layer exhibits a sputtering time of 0.

Abstract: Disclosed are Hafnium-containing film forming compositions comprising Silicon- and Hafnium-containing precursors having one of the following formula: wherein each R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 is independently selected from H; a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group; or a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic fluoroalkyl group. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing the disclosed compositions and using the same to deposit Hafnium-containing thin films on substrates via vapor deposition processes.

Abstract: Disclosed are Germanium- and Zirconium-containing precursors having one of the following formulae: wherein each R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 is independently selected from H; a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group; and a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic fluoroalkyl groups. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing the disclosed precursors and using the same to deposit Zirconium-containing films on substrates via vapor deposition processes.

Abstract: Titanium-containing film forming compositions are disclosed as well as methods of synthesizing the same and methods of forming Titanium-containing films on substrates via vapor deposition processes using the Titanium-containing film forming compositions. The Titanium-containing film forming compositions comprise a precursor having the formula Ti(R5Cp)2(L), wherein each R is independently H, an alkyl group, or R?3Si, with each R? independently being H or an alkyl group; L is selected from the group consisting of formamidinates (NR,R?-fmd) or amidinates (NR,R?R?-amd).

Abstract: Disclosed are Silicon- and Zirconium-containing precursors having one of the following formulae: wherein each R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 is independently selected from H; a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group; or a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic fluoroalkyl group. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing the disclosed precursors and using the same to deposit Zirconium-containing thin films on substrates via vapor deposition processes.

Abstract: Disclosed are Germanium- and Zirconium-containing precursors having one of the following formulae: wherein each R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 is independently selected from H; a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group; and a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic fluoroalkyl groups. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing the disclosed precursors and using the same to deposit Zirconium-containing films on substrates via vapor deposition processes.

Abstract: Disclosed are Hafnium-containing film forming compositions comprising Silicon- and Hafnium-containing precursors having one of the following formulae: wherein each R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, Fe, R9 and R19 is independently selected from H; a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group; or a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic fluoroalkyl group. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing the disclosed compositions and using the same to deposit Hafnium-containing thin films on substrates via vapor deposition processes.

Abstract: Disclosed are Hafnium-containing film forming compositions comprising Germanium- and Hafnium-containing precursors having one of the following formulae: wherein each R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 is independently selected from H; a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group; and a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic fluoroalkyl groups. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing the disclosed compositions and using the same to deposit Hafnium-containing films on substrates via vapor deposition processes.

Abstract: Chalcogenide-containing film forming compositions, methods of synthesizing the same, and methods of forming Chalcogenide-containing films on one or more substrates via vapor deposition processes using the Chalcogenide-containing film forming compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are Germanium- and Zirconium-containing precursors having one of the following formulae: wherein each R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 is independently selected from H; a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group; and a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic fluoroalkyl groups. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing the disclosed precursors and using the same to deposit Zirconium-containing films on substrates via vapor deposition processes.

Abstract: Titanium-containing film forming compositions are disclosed as well as methods of synthesizing the same and methods of forming Titanium-containing films on substrates via vapor deposition processes using the Titanium-containing film forming compositions. The Titanium-containing film forming compositions comprise a precursor having the formula Ti(R5Cp)2(L), wherein each R is independently H, an alkyl group, or R?3Si, with each R? independently being H or an alkyl group; L is selected from the group consisting of formamidinates (NR,R?-fmd) or amidinates (NR, R?-amd).

Abstract: Disclosed are chalcogenide-containing precursors for use in the manufacture of semiconductor, photovoltaic, LCD-TFT1 or flat panel type devices. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing the chalcogenide-containing precursors and vapor deposition methods, preferably thermal ALD, using the chalcogenide-containing precursors to form chalcogenide-containing films.

Abstract: Disclosed are Silicon- and Zirconium-containing precursors having one of the following formulae: wherein each R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 is independently selected from H; a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group; or a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic fluoroalkyl group. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing the disclosed precursors and using the same to deposit Zirconium-containing thin films on substrates via vapor deposition processes.

Abstract: Disclosed are Chalcogenide-containing film forming compositions, methods of synthesizing the same, and methods of forming Chalcogenide-containing films on one or more substrates via vapor deposition processes using the Chalcogenide-containing film forming compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are Germanium- and Zirconium-containing precursors having one of the following formulae: wherein each R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 is independently selected from H; a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group; and a C1-C5 linear, branched, or cyclic fluoroalkyl groups. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing the disclosed precursors and using the same to deposit Zirconium-containing films on substrates via vapor deposition processes.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for depositing a tellurium-containing film on a substrate are disclosed. A reactor and at least one substrate disposed in the reactor are provided. A tellurium-containing precursor is provided and introduced into the reactor, which is maintained at a temperature ranging from approximately 20° C. to approximately 100° C. Tellurium is deposited on to the substrate through a deposition process to form a thin film on the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed are GeX2Ln molecules, with X being a halide, L being an adduct other than C4H8O2, and 0.5?n?2. These molecules have lower melting points and/or increased volatility compared to GeCl2-dioxane. Also disclosed is the use of such molecules for deposition of thin films, such as chalcogenide, SiGe, and GeO2 films.

Abstract: Disclosed are chalcogenide-containing precursors for use in the manufacture of semiconductor, photovoltaic, LCD-TFT1 or fiat panel type devices. Also disclosed a methods of synthesizing the chalcogenide-containing precursors and vapor deposition methods, preferably thermal ALD, using the chaicogenide-containing precursors to form chaicogenide-containing films.

Abstract: Disclosed are GeX2Ln molecules, with X being a halide, L being an adduct other than C4H8O2, and 0.5?n?2. These molecules have lower melting points and/or increased volatility compared to GeCl2-dioxane. Also disclosed is the use of such molecules for deposition of thin films, such as chalcogenide, SiGe, and GeO2 films.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for depositing a tellurium-containing film on a substrate are disclosed. A reactor and at least one substrate disposed in the reactor are provided. A tellurium-containing precursor is provided and introduced into the reactor, which is maintained at a temperature ranging from approximately 20° C. to approximately 100° C. Tellurium is deposited on to the substrate through a deposition process to form a thin film on the substrate.