Materion Gmbh

Lee A Donohue

Kevin V Goodwin

Robert R Newton

Margaret S Fariss

Christopher Massing

Ian S Tribick

Jerome Farquharson

Russell A Stroud

The present disclosure is directed to the packaging of metal thin films deposited on polymeric substrates. The packaging method prevents deleterious change of surface energy/water contact angle as a function of time for metal thin films such as rolls, coils, sheets or strips of sputtered or vacuum deposited metal thin films. Methods and kits directed toward a unique packaging and storage scheme are also disclosed. This results in maintenance of the metal film's hydrophilicity and surface energy for extended periods of time.

Methods of packaging thin metal films to maintain their physical characteristics

The present disclosure relates to methods of creating a biosensor. A palladium film is deposited onto a surface of a substrate. The palladium film is then treated with an air plasma to stabilize the palladium and reduce or eliminate its catalytic activity. The biosensor is created from the treated palladium film and the substrate.

Methods for stabilizing palladium films

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Lee A Donohue