Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention pertains to an electronic device that includes a substrate, a first electrode on the substrate, and substantially electrically isolated conducting polymer regions on the first electrode. The substantially electrically isolated conducting polymer regions are formed by selectively depositing a solution that includes water, polyethylenedioxythiophene (“PEDOT”), and polystyrenesulfonic acid (“PSS”), and a ratio of the PEDOT to the PSS is such that the solution has high conductivity.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention pertains to an electrode that includes a metal oxide layer, and a conductive layer on that metal oxide layer. The metal oxide layer is an alkali metal oxide or an alkaline earth metal oxide that is formed by: (1) decomposing a compound that includes (a) oxygen and (b) an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal, or (2) thermally reacting at least two compounds where one of the at least two compounds includes the alkali metal or the alkaline earth metal, and another one of the at least two compounds includes oxygen. The metal oxide layer can also be formed by thermally reacting at least two compounds where one of those compounds includes (a) oxygen and (b) an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal.

Abstract: A process comprising heating a resin latex and a colorant below about the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the resin; adding a metal stearate; and isolating the product; and wherein the heating generates an alkyl carboxylate metal salt component ionically attached to the surface of the product.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention pertains to an electrode that is substantially transparent and conductive and that is incorporated within an organic electronic device. This electrode includes a first layer and a second layer that is on the first layer. The electrode optionally includes a third layer on the second layer. The first layer, the second layer, and the third layer are exposed to a medium and reactions between various combinations of the first layer, the second layer, the third layer, and the medium produce the substantially transparent and conductive electrode.

Abstract: A process comprising heating a resin latex and a colorant below about the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the resin; adding a metal stearate; and isolating the product; and wherein the heating generates an alkyl carboxylate metal salt component ionically attached to the surface of the product.

Abstract: An electronic device protected by a novel barrier layer is provided. The barrier layer can protect against contamination and degradation arising from many sources, including oxidation and moisture. The barrier layer includes a barrier material that can include oxides, carbides, and compositions of sodium, aluminum, and fluorine.

Abstract: A toner comprised of resin and a charge additive comprised of a complex of a hard acid and a hard base.