Acrylamide Derivative Ink Composition for Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electron beam curable water-based ink-jet ink compositions face challenges in storage stability, ejection stability, and coating film resistance.

Innovation Solution

An electron beam curable water-based ink-jet ink composition comprising a colorant, a resin emulsion, a water-soluble photopolymerizable monomer with an acrylamide derivative, and water, where the acrylamide derivative content is 20 to 55% by mass, the resin emulsion content is 3 to 8% by mass in terms of solid content, and the water content is 40 to 75% by mass, enhancing storage and ejection stability and coating film resistance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional electron beam curable water-based ink-jet ink compositions are used, then basic inkjet functionality is achieved, but storage stability is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage stabilityVSAvoidcomposition stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by optimizing the content ratios of specific components: setting acrylamide derivative content at 20-55% by mass, resin emulsion solid content at 3-8% by mass, and water content at 40-75% by mass. These specific parameter ranges resolve the contradiction by achieving both storage stability and composition stability simultaneously, which conventional formulations fail to accomplish.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If conventional electron beam curable water-based ink-jet ink compositions are used, then basic inkjet functionality is achieved, but ejection stability is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveejection stabilityVSAvoidejection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent resolves ejection stability issues by implementing specific parameter changes in the ink composition. The acrylamide derivative content (20-55% by mass) and resin emulsion solid content (3-8% by mass) are optimized to ensure stable ejection performance, addressing the contradiction between achieving reliable ejection and maintaining composition stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Strength

If conventional electron beam curable water-based ink-jet ink compositions are used, then basic coating film formation is achieved, but coating film resistance is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoating film resistanceVSAvoidcoating film quality
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies composite materials principle by combining acrylamide derivatives with resin emulsions in specific ratios (acrylamide derivative 20-55% by mass, resin emulsion solid content 3-8% by mass). This composite formulation resolves the contradiction between achieving high coating film resistance and maintaining excellent coating film quality, which conventional single-component or less-optimized formulations cannot achieve.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

4Reliability

If the acrylamide derivative content is increased to improve storage stability, then storage stability improves, but viscosity properties may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage stabilityVSAvoidviscosity properties
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent resolves this contradiction through precise parameter changes by limiting the acrylamide derivative content to 20-55% by mass and combining it with resin emulsion at 3-8% solid content. This balanced parameter optimization ensures both storage stability and appropriate viscosity properties, preventing the deterioration that would occur with excessive acrylamide derivative content alone.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The composition achieves excellent storage stability, ejection stability, and coating film resistance, ensuring appropriate image quality and viscosity properties.

Implementation Method 1

an electron beam curable water-based ink-jet ink composition comprising a colorant, a resin emulsion, a water-soluble photopolymerizable monomer, and water

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotopolymerization: Photopolymerisation

Data Source

PatentEP3896131B1Electron beam curable water-based ink-jet composition
Publication Date: 2024.12.04 SAKATA INX

AI summary

Disclosed is an electron beam curable water-based ink-jet ink composition comprising a colorant, a resin emulsion, a water-soluble photopolymerizable monomer, and water, wherein the water-soluble photopolymerizable monomer comprises an acrylamide derivative, wherein a content of the acrylamide derivative is 20 to 55% by mass in the electron beam curable water-based ink-jet ink composition, and wherein a content of the resin emulsion is 1 to 11% by mass in terms of a solid content in the electron beam curable water-based ink-jet ink composition.