Abstract: A layer-by-layer deposition process for a thin film having a polyelectrolyte and a complementary species includes calibrating a buffered polyelectrolyte solution and a buffered rinse solution, depositing a polyelectrolyte layer on a substrate, and depositing a complementary species layer on the polyelectrolyte layer. Depositing a polyelectrolyte layer includes applying the buffered polyelectrolyte solution to the substrate and applying the buffered rinse solution to the substrate after the buffered polyelectrolyte solution has been applied. Depositing a complementary species layer includes applying a complementary species mixture to the substrate and applying a complementary species rinse solution to the substrate after the complementary species mixture has been applied.

Abstract: A method of forming an electrically-conductive pattern includes selectively electroplating the top portions of a substrate that corresponds to the pattern, and separating the conductive pattern from the substrate. The electroplating may also include electrically connecting the conductive pattern to an electrical component. Conductive ink, such as ink including carbon particles, may be selectively placed on the conductive substrate to facilitate plating of the desired pattern and/or to facilitate separation of the pattern from the substrate. An example of a conductive pattern is an antenna for a radio-frequency identification (RFID) device such as a label or a tag. One example of an electrical component that may be electrically connected to the antenna, is an RFID strap or chip.

Abstract: A method of forming an electrically-conductive pattern includes selectively electroplating the top portions of a substrate that corresponds to the pattern, and separating the conductive pattern from the substrate. The electroplating may also include electrically connecting the conductive pattern to an electrical component. Conductive ink, such as ink including carbon particles, may be selectively placed on the conductive substrate to facilitate plating of the desired pattern and/or to facilitate separation of the pattern from the substrate. An example of a conductive pattern is an antenna for a radio-frequency identification (RFID) device such as a label or a tag. One example of an electrical component that may be electrically connected to the antenna, is an RFID strap or chip.

Abstract: A electrostatically self-assembled coating having a biologically active agent incorporated therein is provided. More particularly, a wound dressing having an antimicrobial coating within the dressing construction wherein an antimicrobial agent is released from the dressing over a period of time is produced using a layer-by-layer deposition process.

Abstract: A method for making a transistor device includes embossing to separate parts of a layer of electrically-conducting material, thereby separating a source and a drain. The gap between the source and the drain is filled with a semiconductor material, and the source and drain are operatively coupled to a gate to make a transistor. The electrically-conducting material and the semiconductor material may be deposited using printing processes, and the various steps in the method of making the device may be performed in one or more row-to-row operations.

Abstract: A method for making a transistor device includes embossing to separate parts of a layer of electrically-conducting material, thereby separating a source and a drain. The gap between the source and the drain is filled with a semiconductor material, and the source and drain are operatively coupled to a gate to make a transistor. The electrically-conducting material and the semiconductor material may be deposited using printing processes, and the various steps in the method of making the device may be performed in one or more row-to-row operations.