SURFACE TREATMENT OF AN ORGANIC OR INORGANIC SUBSTRATE FOR ENHANCING STABILITY OF A LITHOGRAPHICALLY DEFINED DEPOSITED METAL LAYER

摘要

A method of metal deposition may include chemically modifying a surface of a substrate to make the surface hydrophobic. The method may further include depositing a layer of metal over the hydrophobic surface and masking at least a portion of the deposited metal layer to define a conductive metal structure. The method may also include using an etching agent to etch unmasked portions of the deposited metal layer.