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Ruthenium pyrazolate precursor chemistry: MerckRecent Research Landscape

Sub-nanometer patterning failures and material contamination during deposition increase wafer scrap rates. These innovations utilize specific organotin and ruthenium chemistries to achieve atomic-level precision through controlled surface reactions.

What technical problems is Merck addressing in Ruthenium pyrazolate precursor chemistry?

Inadequate precursor thermal stability

(11)evidences

Low photon absorption and slow reaction kinetics in organometallic precursors limit patterning efficiency. Enhancing sensitivity reduces exposure time and improves throughput in high-resolution manufacturing.

Material removal selectivity limitations

(7)evidences

Unwanted material growth on non-target surfaces during thin film fabrication. Achieving high-fidelity spatial control prevents short circuits and reduces the need for complex lithographic patterning steps.

Inadequate precursor thermal stability

(6)evidences

Low thermal stability and poor volatility in silicon precursors lead to non-uniform film deposition and premature decomposition. Improving these properties ensures consistent vapor phase delivery and high-purity thin film growth.

Poor metal deposition selectivity

(3)evidences

Oxygen-containing precursors and co-reactants cause unwanted oxidation of sensitive metal substrates and film interfaces. Eliminating oxygen prevents degradation of electrical conductivity and structural integrity in thin-film stacks.