Curable Resin Composition for Compatibility and Low Dielectric Loss

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Solution Overview

Problem

Polyester carbonates exhibit low compatibility with curable resins, leading to issues such as phase separation and interface peeling, and there is a need for improved dielectric properties in these resins.

Innovation Solution

A curable resin comprising specific structural units, including a dicarboxylic acid unit with ethylenic or acetylenic double bonds and a dihydroxy unit with an alicyclic structure, which allows for crosslinking and enhances dielectric properties.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If polyester carbonate is added to curable resin, then mechanical strength and heat resistance are improved, but compatibility deteriorates causing phase separation and interface peeling

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemechanical strengthVSAvoidcompatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The invention changes the chemical structure parameters of the polyester carbonate by incorporating specific structural units (formulae 1-3) with reactive functional groups. This structural modification enables chemical bonding between polyester carbonate and curable resin, transforming physical mixing into chemical integration, thereby resolving the compatibility issue while maintaining mechanical strength enhancement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention creates a composite curable resin system where polyester carbonate containing specific structural units is integrated with curable resin components. The composite structure allows synergistic effects: polyester carbonate provides mechanical strength and heat resistance, while the curable resin matrix ensures compatibility and structural integrity through chemical crosslinking

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Ease of manufacture

If conventional polyester carbonate is used, then production cost is reduced, but dielectric properties deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduction costVSAvoiddielectric properties
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The invention modifies the chemical composition parameters of polyester carbonate by incorporating specific structural units with controlled molar ratios. This parameter optimization achieves low dielectric constant and loss tangent values suitable for electronic applications, while maintaining cost-effectiveness through efficient use of raw materials and standardized production processes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Stability of the object's composition

If polyester carbonate with high compatibility is used, then phase separation is reduced, but dielectric constant and loss tangent increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovecompatibilityVSAvoiddielectric properties
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The invention precisely controls the molar ratios of structural units (formulae 1-3) in polyester carbonate to optimize dielectric properties. By adjusting these compositional parameters, the invention achieves low dielectric constant and loss tangent while maintaining sufficient compatibility through the reactive functional groups, resolving the trade-off between compatibility and dielectric performance

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 curable resin achieves low dielectric constant and loss tangent, making it suitable for electronic applications with improved compatibility and reduced phase separation.

Implementation Method 1

A curable resin comprising a structural unit represented by the following formula (1), a structural unit represented by the following formula (2), and a structural unit represented by the following formula (3): wherein R1 in the formula (1) is a divalent group having one or more of at least one of an ethylenic double bond and an acetylenic triple bond

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCrosslinking: Chemical Bonding

Data Source

PatentUS12583966B2Curable resin, cured product thereof, resin composition, and method for producing curable resin
Publication Date: 2026.03.24 MITSUBISHI GAS CHEM CO INC
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AI summary

A curable resin includes a structural unit represented by the following formula (1), a structural unit represented by the following formula (2), and a structural unit represented by the following formula (3):wherein R1 in the formula (1) is a divalent group having one or more of at least one of an ethylenic double bond and an acetylenic triple bond, and R2 in the formula (2) is a divalent group having an alicyclic structure.