Cationic Polymer Shielding Film for Broad-Spectrum Transparent RF Blocking

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing radio wave shielding technologies face limitations in achieving broad frequency range shielding, flexibility, transparency, and ease of removal, particularly with λ/4 type structures, which are thick, frequency-specific, and lack versatility in angle shielding.

Innovation Solution

A radio wave shielding body comprising a cationic group-containing polymer with a cationic group in the polymer chain, which absorbs and reflects radio waves, providing high shielding performance, flexibility, and transparency without the need for conductive layers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If λ/4 type structures are used for radio wave shielding, then frequency-specific shielding is achieved, but the structure becomes thick and loses versatility in angle shielding

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshielding performanceVSAvoidthickness
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the fundamental parameter of shielding mechanism from λ/4 resonance-based shielding to cationic group-containing polymer-based shielding. This allows achieving broad frequency range shielding (1 GHz to 300 THz) without requiring specific thickness related to wavelength, thereby resolving the contradiction between shielding effectiveness and thickness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The cationic group-containing polymer provides universal shielding across broad frequency ranges and various angles of incidence, replacing the frequency-specific and angle-sensitive λ/4 structures. This enables a single material to perform multiple shielding functions across different applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If λ/4 type structures are used for radio wave shielding, then shielding at specific frequency is achieved, but versatility in frequency range and angle shielding is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshielding performanceVSAvoidfrequency range coverage
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent fundamentally changes the shielding mechanism from λ/4 resonance (frequency-specific) to cationic group-containing polymer interaction with electromagnetic waves. This enables broad frequency range coverage from 1 GHz to 300 THz while maintaining shielding effectiveness, achieving both reliability and versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The cationic group-containing polymer serves as a universal shielding material that works across broad frequency ranges and various angles, replacing the specialized λ/4 structures that are limited to specific frequencies and angles.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If conventional shielding materials are used, then radio wave shielding is achieved, but flexibility and transparency are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshielding performanceVSAvoidflexibility and transparency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses cationic group-containing polymers as composite or alternative materials that combine shielding functionality with flexibility and transparency properties, unlike conventional rigid and opaque shielding materials. This resolves the contradiction by integrating multiple desirable properties in a single material system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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 cationic group-containing polymer offers excellent radio wave shielding across a broad frequency range, including infrared, with high transmissivity and flexibility, while allowing easy removal and reducing thickness-related performance fluctuations.

Implementation Method 1

a cationic group-containing polymer having a cationic group in the polymer chain... absorbs and reflects radio waves... excellent radio wave shielding properties

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic wave absorption: Absorption (EM radiation)

Implementation Method 2

capable of absorbing water in a weight five times or more the weight of the cationic group-containing polymer, thereby making the cationic group-containing polymer swellable or soluble in water

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectWater absorption and swelling: Absorption (physical)

Data Source

PatentEP4694606A1Radio wave shielding body and adhesive composition
Publication Date: 2026.02.11 ZEON CORP
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AI summary

Provided is a radio wave shielding body comprising a cationic group-containing polymer having a cationic group in the polymer chain. Provided is an adhesive composition comprising a cationic group-containing polymer having a cationic group in the polymer chain and water, wherein the content of the cationic group-containing polymer in the adhesive composition is 55% by weight or more and 95% by weight or less, and the content of the water in the adhesive composition is 5% by weight or more and 45% by weight or less.