A photoresist-free method for making patterned films of metal oxides, metals, or other metal containing compounds is described. The method involves applying a thin film coating of a metal complex, resulting in the formation of a liquid crystal film. This film can be photolyzed resulting in a chemical...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US20020197415?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020197415 - Method for the deposition of materials from mesomorphous films
