Abstract: Embodiments relate to forming a conformable interface layers (clayers) on small semiconductor devices, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) to facilitate adhesion with a pick-up head for operations during the manufacturing of an electronic display. A conformable material is formed in regions between LED dies on a carrier substrate and over the LED dies. A mask is applied over the conformable material to selectively cover the conformable material. Portions of the conformable material are exposed to light to selectively cure or not cure the portions of the conformable material. The conformable material between the LED dies is removed to form a conformable interface layer over each of the LED dies.

Abstract: A process for producing a structured surface, in which a composition comprising nanowires is applied to a surface and structured, especially by partial displacement of the composition. When the solvent is removed, the nanowires aggregate to form structures. These may be transparent and also conductive.

Abstract: A method for producing patterned metallic coatings, includes an initiator composition having at least one active substance being added to a substrate. A precursor composition including at least one precursor compound for a metallic layer is applied to the initiator composition coating. A metallic layer is then deposited by the active substance. At least one composition is applied as an emulsion in order to obtain a patterning of the resultant metallic layer.

Abstract: A method for producing metal structures includes an initiator composition comprising a photocatalytic substance being applied to a substrate. A precursor composition that can be reduced to a metal by the photocatalytic activity of the nanodusts is applied to the layer. A structure template is then applied, partially displacing the precursor composition, and then the substrate is illuminated. Structured metal structures are thus generated.

Abstract: A process for producing metallic structures includes an initiator composition comprising photocatalytic nanorods being applied to a substrate. A precursor composition is applied to the layer, and is reduced to form a metal by the photocatalytic activity of the nanorods. High-resolution metallic structures can be obtained by structured exposure.

Abstract: Methods and systems for applying printed electronics to various substrates are provided. In specific embodiments methods and systems for providing a highly reflective silver coating to a substrate are provided. Such methods include use of a photocatalytic material to initiate the reduction of a silver complex applied to the substrate to provide the highly reflective silver coating. The silver coating may conduct electricity.