Ceramide Dielectric Ink for Bio-Compatible Capacitors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dielectrics used in capacitors and transistors may not be bio-friendly and lack satisfactory dielectric characteristics, affecting their performance and compatibility with human tissues in bio-field applications.
Innovation Solution
A bio-friendly dielectric material based on ceramide or its derivatives is developed, which provides a high dielectric constant and insulation breakdown electric field strength, formulated into a soluble ink with a solvent mixture of chloroform and methanol, and applied as a thin film with minimal impurity ions to ensure effective electrical insulation and compatibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional dielectric materials are used in capacitors and transistors, then dielectric performance can be maintained, but bio-friendly characteristics are insufficient and harmful effects on human body increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical composition parameters of dielectric materials from conventional inorganic materials to ceramide-based organic materials. This parameter change transforms the material's bio-compatibility properties while maintaining dielectric functionality, directly reducing harmful effects on human body for bio-friendly device applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs composite material structures by formulating ceramide-based dielectric inks that combine multiple components including ceramide derivatives, solvents, and additives. This composite approach enables simultaneous achievement of bio-friendly characteristics and satisfactory dielectric performance through synergistic material composition.
2Length of stationary object
If dielectric material thickness is reduced to improve device integration, then device density increases, but insulation breakdown resistance may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material composition parameters to ceramide-based dielectrics with high dielectric constants, enabling ultra-thin film formation (less than 50 nm) while maintaining adequate insulation breakdown resistance. The unique chemical structure of ceramide provides both thin-film formability and electrical insulation properties.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs soluble ceramide-based materials that can be processed into thin films through solution methods, replacing conventional thick inorganic dielectric layers. This approach enables disposable or temporary bio-friendly devices where ultra-thin dielectric layers are acceptable for single-use applications.
3Ease of manufacture
If soluble dielectric materials are used to simplify manufacturing, then manufacturing ease improves, but material selection is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent develops composite ceramide-based dielectric inks that combine soluble ceramide derivatives with various solvents and processing additives. This composite formulation enables solution-processable manufacturing while expanding material versatility through different ceramide types, solvent systems, and functional additives.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates multi-functional ceramide-based dielectric materials that simultaneously provide electrical insulation, bio-friendly properties, and solution processability. These universal materials can be applied to various device types including capacitors, transistors, and bio-sensors through standardized solution processing methods.
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 ceramide-based dielectric material achieves a high dielectric constant of greater than or equal to 9.0 and insulation breakdown electric field strength of at least 7 MV/cm, with a thin film thickness of less than 50 nm, enhancing the performance and bio-compatibility of capacitors and transistors for various devices, including bio-devices.
Implementation Method 1
the dielectric is configured to provide electrical insulation and is further configured to be polarized by an applied electric field
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AI summary
A dielectric and a dielectric ink include a dielectric material. The dielectric material includes ceramide or a ceramide derivative. A capacitor and a transistor may include the dielectric material. A device may include at least one of a capacitor and a transistor that includes the dielectric material. A dielectric that includes ceramide or a ceramide derivative may be configured to provide dielectric performance in a bio field. The effect on a human body by the dielectric may be reduced, based on the dielectric material of the dielectric including ceramide or a ceramide derivative.