A method for making substrates for use in optics, electronics, or opto-electronics. The method may include transferring a seed layer onto a receiving support and depositing a useful layer onto the seed layer. The thermal expansion coefficient of the receiving support may be identical to or slightly larger...http://www.google.de/patents/US7615468?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7615468 - Methods for making substrates and substrates formed therefrom