Combinatorial electrochemical deposition system

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Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-08
UCHICAGO ARGONNE LLC +1
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[0009] In brief, a combinatorial electrochemical deposition system is provided for enabling computer control over multiple parameters and allowing for systematic exploration of the parameter space. The combinatorial electrochemical deposition system includes a computer providing system control and data acquisition functions. The computer controls a plurality of pumps, each pump is connected to a respective material supply sources. The plurality of pumps is coupled via a mixer and a plurality of distribut...

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[0034] Having reference now to the drawings, in FIG. 1 there is shown an exemplary Combinatoral Electrochemical Deposition System generally designated by the reference character 100 in accordance with the preferred embodiment. Combinatoral Electrochemical Deposition System 100 includes a computer 102 for providing system control and data acquisition functions.

[0035] In accordance with features of the invention, a Combinatoral Electrochemical Deposition System 100 is provided for implementing total computer control over generally all parameters and that allows for systematic exploration of the parameter space. Computer automation is provided for all tasks from mixing of the solutions to rates of filling and controlling the potential and treatment of the sample post deposition.

[0036] In accordance with features of the invention, Combinatoral Electrochemical Deposition System 100 enables rapid high throughput for materials synthesis and rapid testing. Combinatoral Electrochemical Dep...

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A combinatorial electrochemical deposition system enables computer control over multiple parameters and allows for systematic exploration of the parameter space. The combinatorial electrochemical deposition system includes a computer providing system control and data acquisition functions. The computer controls a plurality of pumps; each pump is connected to a respective material supply source. The plurality of pumps is coupled via a mixer and a plurality of distribution valves of a cell and fluidics distribution network to deposit a particular composition of materials or solution concentration to individual electrochemical cells of an electrochemical cell array. The computer controls the mixer and the plurality of distribution valves. The electrochemical cell array includes a plurality of singly addressable flow-through isolatable electrochemical cells with a common working electrode.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 704,558, filed on Aug. 2, 2005.CONTRACTUAL ORIGIN OF THE INVENTION [0002] The United States Government has rights in this invention pursuant to Contract No. W-31-109-ENG-38 between the United States Government and Argonne National Laboratory.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0003] The present invention relates to a combinatorial electrochemical deposition system enabling computer control over parameters and allowing for systematic exploration of the parameter space. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART [0004] Electrodeposition can be used for making many different materials ranging from bulk materials, films, nanowires, and nanoparticles. The material can be metals, semiconductors, insulators, superconductors or have multiple components. Very importantly the materials can be amorphous, nanocrystalline, or single crystalline which can have very dramatic affect on the properties of the deposit. The deposits and the prop...

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IPC IPC(8): C25B15/08
CPCB01J19/0046C40B60/08B01J2219/00355B01J2219/00389B01J2219/00407B01J2219/00527B01J2219/00585B01J2219/00596B01J2219/00605B01J2219/00612B01J2219/00621B01J2219/00637B01J2219/00653B01J2219/00659B01J2219/00689B01J2219/00704B01J2219/00713B01J2219/0075B01J2219/00756C25B9/00C40B50/14B01J2219/00286C25D5/02C25D17/00C25D17/02
Inventor ZACH, MICHAEL P.
Owner UCHICAGO ARGONNE LLC
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