A method for producing a multifunctional layer, a method for producing an electrophoresis substrate, and a method for producing a converter plate and an optoelectronic component are disclosed. In an embodiment the method includes providing an electrophoresis substrate comprising a carrier having a front side and a back side, wherein a first electrically conductive layer and a second electrically conductive layer are located on the front side, electrophoretically depositing a first material onto the first electrically conductive layer, electrophoretically depositing a second material onto the second electrically conductive layer and arranging a filler material between the first material and the second material, wherein the filler material forms a common boundary surface with the first material and the second material.

A method for producing a multifunctional layer, a method for producing an electrophoresis substrate, and a method for producing a converter plate and an optoelectronic component are disclosed. In an embodiment the method includes providing an electrophoresis substrate comprising a carrier having a front side and a back side, wherein a first electrically conductive layer and a second electrically conductive layer are located on the front side, electrophoretically depositing a first material onto the first electrically conductive layer, electrophoretically depositing a second material onto the second electrically conductive layer and arranging a filler material between the first material and the second material, wherein the filler material forms a common boundary surface with the first material and the second material.

The present disclosure provides for co-electrophoretic deposition (co-EPD) of organo-functionalized strontium fluoride nanoparticles (SrF.sub.2) with a hydrophobic polymer in the presence of non-aqueous aprotic solvents. The co-EPD procedure can be employed to form a coating or self-supporting film for application to a metal implant.

The present disclosure provides for co-electrophoretic deposition (co-EPD) of organo-functionalized strontium fluoride nanoparticles (SrF.sub.2) with a hydrophobic polymer in the presence of non-aqueous aprotic solvents. The co-EPD procedure can be employed to form a coating or self-supporting film for application to a metal implant.

The present disclosure is a cationic electrodeposition coating composition comprising an emulsion particle (A) containing a Michael addition reaction donor component and an emulsion particle (B) containing a Michael addition reaction acceptor component wherein a Michael addition reaction catalyst (C) is contained in the emulsion particle (A) or the emulsion particle (B) or is contained in the cationic electrodeposition coating composition by being microencapsulated.

The present disclosure is a cationic electrodeposition coating composition comprising an emulsion particle (A) containing a Michael addition reaction donor component and an emulsion particle (B) containing a Michael addition reaction acceptor component wherein a Michael addition reaction catalyst (C) is contained in the emulsion particle (A) or the emulsion particle (B) or is contained in the cationic electrodeposition coating composition by being microencapsulated.

A method for increasing a detection distance of a surface of an object illuminated by near-IR electromagnetic radiation, including: (a) directing near-IR electromagnetic radiation from a near-IR electromagnetic radiation source towards an object at least partially coated with a near-IR reflective coating that increases a near-IR electromagnetic radiation detection distance by at least 15% as measured at a wavelength in a near-IR range as compared to the same object coated with a color matched coating which absorbs more of the same near-IR radiation, where the color matched coating has a ?E color matched value of 1.5 or less when compared to the near-IR reflective coating; and (b) detecting reflected near-IR electromagnetic radiation reflected from the near-IR reflective coating. A system for detecting proximity of vehicles is also disclosed.

A method for increasing a detection distance of a surface of an object illuminated by near-IR electromagnetic radiation, including: (a) directing near-IR electromagnetic radiation from a near-IR electromagnetic radiation source towards an object at least partially coated with a near-IR reflective coating that increases a near-IR electromagnetic radiation detection distance by at least 15% as measured at a wavelength in a near-IR range as compared to the same object coated with a color matched coating which absorbs more of the same near-IR radiation, where the color matched coating has a ?E color matched value of 1.5 or less when compared to the near-IR reflective coating; and (b) detecting reflected near-IR electromagnetic radiation reflected from the near-IR reflective coating. A system for detecting proximity of vehicles is also disclosed.

Damascene templates have two-dimensionally patterned raised metal features disposed on an underlying conductive layer extending across a substrate. The templates are topographically flat overall, and the patterned conductive features establish micron-scale and nanometer-scale patterns for the assembly of nanoelements into nanoscale circuits and sensors. The templates are made using microfabrication techniques together with chemical mechanical polishing. These templates are compatible with various directed assembly techniques, including electrophoresis, and offer essentially 100% efficient assembly and transfer of nanoelements in a continuous operation cycle. The templates can be repeatedly used for transfer of patterned nanoelements thousands of times with minimal or no damage, and the transfer process involves no intermediate processes between cycles. The assembly and transfer processes employed are carried out at room temperature and pressure and are thus amenable to low cost, high-rate device production.

Damascene templates have two-dimensionally patterned raised metal features disposed on an underlying conductive layer extending across a substrate. The templates are topographically flat overall, and the patterned conductive features establish micron-scale and nanometer-scale patterns for the assembly of nanoelements into nanoscale circuits and sensors. The templates are made using microfabrication techniques together with chemical mechanical polishing. These templates are compatible with various directed assembly techniques, including electrophoresis, and offer essentially 100% efficient assembly and transfer of nanoelements in a continuous operation cycle. The templates can be repeatedly used for transfer of patterned nanoelements thousands of times with minimal or no damage, and the transfer process involves no intermediate processes between cycles. The assembly and transfer processes employed are carried out at room temperature and pressure and are thus amenable to low cost, high-rate device production.