DuPont Scientists Honored for Semiconductor Breakthrough with “Heroes of Chemistry” Award

DuPont de Nemours Inc. (NYSE:DD) is one of the best S&P 500 stocks with huge upside potential. On June 10, DuPont announced that 13 of its current and former scientists and engineers have been named 2025 Heroes of Chemistry by the American Chemical Society/ACS. The prestigious award recognizes their collaborative development of embedded barrier layer technology, which is a significant advancement in semiconductor lithography, specifically for 193 nm immersion lithography.

The innovation addresses challenges like defectivity and process stability in early immersion lithography by integrating barrier functionality directly into the photoresist. The ACS Heroes of Chemistry Award is presented annually to industrial scientists whose work results in the successful development and commercialization of impactful chemistry-based products. The 2025 awardees will be formally recognized at a ceremony in August, during the ACS Fall 2025 meeting in Washington, D.C.

DuPont Scientists Honored for Semiconductor Breakthrough with "Heroes of Chemistry" Award

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The integration simplifies lithography processes and leads to lower materials usage and reduced energy consumption. Formulations incorporating this technology have been adopted across the global semiconductor industry and support the development of technologies like AI, advanced computing, and consumer electronics.

DuPont de Nemours Inc. (NYSE:DD) provides technology-based materials and solutions. It operates through Electronics & Industrial, Water & Protection, and Corporate & Other segments.

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