Aluminum Material Interposing Layer for Capacitor Dielectric Adhesion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for forming thick dielectric layers on aluminum materials for capacitors and batteries face challenges in maintaining adhesiveness and achieving high capacitance due to defects like cracks, which limit the thickness and performance of the dielectric layer.

Innovation Solution

A mixture layer of dielectric particles including valve metals and a binder is formed on an aluminum material, followed by heating in a hydrocarbon-containing atmosphere to create an interposing layer with aluminum and carbon, enhancing adhesiveness between the aluminum and dielectric layers, allowing for thicker dielectric layers and higher capacitance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If the dielectric layer is made thick to increase capacitance, then the capacitance increases, but defects like cracks occur and adhesiveness deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovecapacitanceVSAvoidadhesiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

An interposing layer is formed between the aluminum substrate and the dielectric layer before the dielectric layer is applied. This preliminary structural preparation prevents defects and maintains adhesiveness even when the dielectric layer is made thick to increase capacitance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

An interposing layer consisting of aluminum and carbon is introduced as a mediator between the aluminum substrate and the dielectric layer. This intermediary layer prevents crack formation and maintains strong adhesiveness, enabling the use of thicker dielectric layers for higher capacitance without reliability degradation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Length of stationary object

If conventional methods are used to form thick dielectric layers, then the dielectric layer thickness increases, but defects like cracks are caused and adhesiveness is weakened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedielectric layer thicknessVSAvoiddefect formation
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of stationary objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The interposing layer is formed in advance between the aluminum substrate and the dielectric layer. This preliminary action prevents crack formation during the subsequent dielectric layer formation process, enabling manufacturing of thick dielectric layers with high precision and without defects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The interposing layer acts as a protective intermediary that prevents crack formation and maintains manufacturing precision when forming thick dielectric layers. It serves as a buffer that eliminates defect formation during the thickening process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Quantity of substance

If the dielectric layer is thickened to achieve high capacitance, then the capacitance increases, but withstanding voltage decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovecapacitanceVSAvoidwithstanding voltage
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The interposing layer is prepared in advance to provide a stable foundation for the thick dielectric layer. This preliminary structural support maintains withstanding voltage strength even when the dielectric layer is thickened to achieve high capacitance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The interposing layer consisting of aluminum and carbon serves as a mediator that maintains electrical strength and withstanding voltage. It prevents breakdown in thick dielectric layers, enabling high capacitance while preserving withstanding voltage capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 solution enables excellent adhesiveness and a higher capacitance even with thick dielectric layers, surpassing conventional limits and ensuring reliable performance in capacitors and batteries.

Implementation Method 1

heating in a hydrocarbon-containing atmosphere to create an interposing layer with aluminum and carbon

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeating: Heating

Implementation Method 2

heating in a hydrocarbon-containing atmosphere to create an interposing layer with aluminum and carbon

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectChemical reaction: Chemical Bonding

Data Source

PatentUS8976509B2Aluminum material
Publication Date: 2015.03.10 TOYO ALUMINIUM KK
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AI summary

An aluminum material, a dielectric layer and an interposing layer formed in at least one part of a region of the surface of the aluminum material between the aluminum material and the dielectric layer and includes aluminum and carbon, wherein the dielectric layer includes dielectric particles including a valve metal, and an organic substance layer formed on at least one part of a surface of the dielectric particle.