Uv curable catalyst compositions

Abstract

UV curable compositions and methods for depositing one or more metal or metal alloy films on substrates are disclosed. The UV curable compositions contain a catalyst, one or more carrier particles, one or more UV curing agents, and one or more water-soluble or water-dispersible organic compounds. Metal or metal alloys may be deposited on the substrates by electroless or electrolytic deposition.

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         8 . A method comprising:
 a) applying a catalytic composition to a substrate, the catalytic composition comprises a catalyst, one or more carriers having average particle sizes of from 5 nm to 900 nm, one or more UV curing agents, and one or more water-soluble or water-dispersible organic compounds; and   b) curing the catalytic compositions; and   c) depositing a metal or metal alloy on the substrate with the catalytic composition.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the UV curing agents comprise onium salts, free-radical generators, or mixtures thereof. 
     
     
         10 . An article comprising a substrate and a metal or metal alloy nucleating with the substrate made according to the method of  claim 8 .