Abstract: A method for colorizing an aluminum-containing object includes the steps of: (a) subjecting the aluminum-containing object to a first pretreatment, so as to remove contaminants from a surface thereof; and (b) subjecting the pretreated aluminum-containing object obtained in step (a) to an anodizing treatment which is accomplished by applying N cycles of periodic current signals, thereby forming an aluminum oxide film with a plurality of nanopores on the surface of the aluminum-containing object. In step (b), each cycle of the periodic current signals includes a first to fourth predetermined time periods. A colorized aluminum-containing object prepared by the aforesaid method is also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments include nanostructure devices and methods of forming nanostructure devices which include a treatment process to expand a sidewall spacer material to close a seam in the sidewall spacer material after deposition. The treatment process includes oxidation anneal and heat anneal to expand the sidewall spacer material and crosslink the open seam to form a closed seam, lower k-value, and decrease density.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first gate, a plurality of second gates and a resistor. The substrate is defined with an active region and a resistor region. The first gate is disposed in the active region. The first gate has a first length extending along a first direction and a second length extending along a second direction. The plurality of second gates are disposed in the resistor region. Each of the second gates has a third length extending along the first direction and a fourth length extending along the second direction. The first length is equal to the third length, and the second length is equal to the fourth length. The resistor is disposed on the plurality of second gates.

Abstract: Embodiments include nanostructure devices and methods of forming nanostructure devices which include a treatment process to expand a sidewall spacer material to close a seam in the sidewall spacer material after deposition. The treatment process includes oxidation anneal and heat anneal to expand the sidewall spacer material and crosslink the open seam to form a closed seam, lower k-value, and decrease density.

Abstract: A catalyst for a catalytic ink includes a support particle and a metallic material supported on the support particle. The metallic material is diamminesilver hydroxide, a silver salt, a palladium salt, a gold salt, chloroauric acid, or combinations thereof. A catalytic ink obtained from the catalyst and use of the same to fabricate a conductive circuit are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of forming a patterned metal unit on an article. The method includes the steps of: providing an article that has an insulating surface; transferring a catalyst layer onto the insulating surface of the article, the catalyst layer including a catalytic material; removing a part of the catalyst layer to form a patterned catalyst layer; and forming a patterned metal layer on the patterned catalyst layer by an electroless plating technique to obtain a patterned metal unit that is constituted by the patterned catalyst layer and the patterned metal layer.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes a heat sinking substrate, an electrically insulating layer partially formed on the heat sinking substrate, a circuit pattern layer formed on the electrically insulating layer, a light emitting diode (LED) chip, and an electrically insulating and thermally conductive interlayer. The LED chip is indirectly and non-electrically mounted to the heat sinking substrate. The electrically insulating and thermally conductive interlayer is interposed between the bottom portion of the LED chip and a portion of the heat sinking substrate exposed from the electrically insulating layer. A bottom portion of the LED chip bridges the electrically insulating and thermally conductive interlayer and the circuit pattern layer.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes a heat sinking substrate, an electrically insulating layer partially formed on the heat sinking substrate, a circuit pattern layer formed on the electrically insulating layer, a light emitting diode (LED) chip, and an electrically insulating and thermally conductive interlayer. The LED chip is indirectly and non-electrically mounted to the heat sinking substrate. The electrically insulating and thermally conductive interlayer is interposed between the bottom portion of the LED chip and a portion of the heat sinking substrate exposed from the electrically insulating layer. A bottom portion of the LED chip bridges the electrically insulating and thermally conductive interlayer and the circuit pattern layer.

Abstract: A catalyst for a catalytic ink includes a support particle and a metallic material supported on the support particle. The metallic material is diamminesilver hydroxide, a silver salt, a palladium salt, a gold salt, chloroauric acid, or combinations thereof. A catalytic ink obtained from the catalyst and use of the same to fabricate a conductive circuit are also disclosed.

Abstract: A catalyst for a catalytic ink includes a support particle and a metallic material supported on the support particle. The metallic material is diamminesilver hydroxide, a silver salt, a palladium salt, a gold salt, chloroauric acid, or combinations thereof. A catalytic ink obtained from the catalyst and use of the same to fabricate a conductive circuit are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of forming a patterned metal unit on an article. The method includes the steps of: providing an article that has an insulating surface; transferring a catalyst layer onto the insulating surface of the article, the catalyst layer including a catalytic material; removing a part of the catalyst layer to form a patterned catalyst layer; and forming a patterned metal layer on the patterned catalyst layer by an electroless plating technique to obtain a patterned metal unit that is constituted by the patterned catalyst layer and the patterned metal layer.

Abstract: A method of forming a patterned metal unit on an article. The method includes the steps of: providing an article that has an insulating surface; transferring a catalyst layer onto the insulating surface of the article, the catalyst layer including a catalytic material; removing a part of the catalyst layer to form a patterned catalyst layer; and forming a patterned metal layer on the patterned catalyst layer by an electroless plating technique to obtain a patterned metal unit that is constituted by the patterned catalyst layer and the patterned metal layer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a circuit-and-heat-dissipation assembly which includes: a heat sink including a heat absorbing base and a heat dissipating element, the heat absorbing base having a circuit-forming surface and an element-forming surface, the heat dissipating element protruding from the element-forming surface for dissipating heat conducted from the heat absorbing base into an ambient environment; an insulator layer formed on the circuit-forming surface; and a patterned circuit formed on the insulator layer and having an electroless plating layer which has a patterned catalyst seed layer comprising an active metal and formed on the insulator layer, and a reduced metal layer formed on the catalyst seed layer. Also disclosed herein is a method of making the circuit-and-heat-dissipation assembly.

Abstract: A circuit-and-heat-dissipation assembly includes: a heat sink including a heat absorbing base and a heat dissipating element, the heat absorbing base having a circuit-forming surface and an element-forming surface, the heat dissipating element protruding from the element-forming surface for dissipating heat conducted from the heat absorbing base into an ambient environment; an insulator layer formed on the circuit-forming surface; and a patterned circuit formed on the insulator layer.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes a heat sinking substrate, an electrically insulating layer, a circuit pattern layer, and at least one light emitting diode (LED) chip. The electrically insulating layer is partially formed on the heat sinking substrate so as to expose a portion of the heat sinking substrate. The circuit pattern layer is formed on the electrically insulating layer. The LED chip is electrically connected to the circuit pattern layer, and is indirectly and non-electrically mounted to the portion of the heat sinking substrate exposed from the electrically insulating layer and the circuit pattern layer. A method of making the light emitting device is also provided.

Abstract: A catalyst for a catalytic ink includes a support particle and a metallic material supported on the support particle. The metallic material is diamminesilver hydroxide, a silver salt, a palladium salt, a gold salt, chloroauric acid, or combinations thereof. A catalytic ink obtained from the catalyst and use of the same to fabricate a conductive circuit are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of forming a patterned metal unit on an article. The method includes the steps of: providing an article that has an insulating surface; transferring a catalyst layer onto the insulating surface of the article, the catalyst layer including a catalytic material; removing a part of the catalyst layer to form a patterned catalyst layer; and forming a patterned metal layer on the patterned catalyst layer by an electroless plating technique to obtain a patterned metal unit that is constituted by the patterned catalyst layer and the patterned metal layer.

Abstract: A circuit-and-heat-dissipation assembly includes: a heat sink including a heat absorbing base and a heat dissipating element, the heat absorbing base having a circuit-forming surface and an element-forming surface, the heat dissipating element protruding from the element-forming surface for dissipating heat conducted from the heat absorbing base into an ambient environment; an insulator layer formed on the circuit-forming surface; and a patterned circuit formed on the insulator layer.

Abstract: A method for forming a graphene circuit pattern on an object includes the following steps of: forming a patterned graphene layer on a surface of a film so as to form a laminate; and covering an object with the laminate so as to attach the patterned graphene layer to the object.