Amino Silane Boron Polymer Anhydrous Synthesis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for producing polymer compositions involving organosilane and boron compounds require complex processes and long times, particularly due to the need for hydrolysis in sol-gel methods.
Innovation Solution
A polymer composition is created by reacting a silane compound with an amino group and a boron compound, such as H3BO3, in the absence of water, using a metal alkoxide and silicone oil, with optional synthetic resin, inorganic powder, or carbon powder, to form a viscous liquid that solidifies quickly, allowing for the production of glass and ceramic materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a sol-gel method is used to produce polymer composition from organosilane and boron compounds, then the polymer can be formed, but the process becomes complicated and requires long production time
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts and eliminates the hydrolysis step from the conventional sol-gel process. By using organometallic compounds that can directly react without requiring water or moisture for hydrolysis, the patent removes the most time-consuming and complex step involving pH control, water addition, and extended reaction times, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing production time
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the fundamental reaction parameters by replacing the hydrolysis-based reaction mechanism with a direct organometallic reaction mechanism. This parameter change eliminates the need for aqueous environments, pH control, and extended reaction periods, transforming the process into a faster, simpler anhydrous reaction that directly forms the desired polymer structure
2Reliability
If hydrolytic reaction is carried out in aqueous phase to polymerize organosilane and boron compounds, then polymerization occurs, but the process requires complicated steps and long time
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts and removes the hydrolysis step from the polymerization process. By employing organometallic compounds that undergo direct condensation reactions without requiring water, the patent eliminates the complex aqueous phase processing steps including water addition, pH control, and extended reaction times, thereby reducing process complexity while maintaining polymerization effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces organometallic compounds as intermediaries that enable direct polymerization without water. These compounds serve as mediators that facilitate the formation of siloxane bonds and incorporation of boron compounds through direct reaction, eliminating the need for aqueous hydrolysis and simplifying the overall process steps while ensuring reliable polymerization
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
This method eliminates the need for hydrolysis, reduces production time, and results in a versatile polymer composition suitable for ceramic and glass products with enhanced heat resistance, conductivity, and antibacterial properties, applicable as a resin hard coating agent or heat-resistant cloth.
Implementation Method 1
reacting (a) a silane compound containing an amino group with (b) at least one boron compound selected from the group consisting of H3BO3 and B2O3 to form a polymer composition
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AI summary
A novel polymer comprising a reaction product obtained by reacting an organosilane compound with a boron compound. The polymer comprises a reaction product obtained by reacting (a) an aminated silane compound represented by the formula R4-n-Si-(OR')n (wherein R represents an aminated organic group; R' represetns methyl, ethyl, or propyl; and n is an integer of 1-3) with (b) at least one boron compound selected from the group consisting of H3BO3 and B2O3, the amount of the ingredient (b) being 0.02 mol or larger per mol of the ingredient (a).