Multilayer EM Shielding Material for Heat-Resistant Durability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electromagnetic wave shielding materials face challenges in maintaining high shielding ability and durability under high temperatures and external forces, such as those encountered in electronic components and apparatuses.

Innovation Solution

An electromagnetic wave shielding material comprising a magnetic layer with magnetic particles and an acrylic resin between two metal layers, where the magnetic layer contains 5 ppm to 1,000 ppm of an organic solvent, and the acrylic resin has a weight-average molecular weight of 100,000 to 2,000,000, with a multilayer structure that includes metal layers with high Cu or Al content.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the electromagnetic wave shielding material is exposed to high temperature, then the shielding ability may deteriorate, but maintaining high shielding ability after high temperature exposure requires specific material composition and structure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshielding ability after high temperature exposureVSAvoidheat resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a composite material structure consisting of a magnetic layer containing magnetic particles and acrylic resin, sandwiched between two metal layers. This composite structure combines the electromagnetic shielding properties of magnetic materials with the thermal stability of metal layers, creating a material that maintains shielding ability after high-temperature exposure. The specific composite formulation with controlled organic solvent content (5-1000 ppm) ensures both heat resistance and durable shielding performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If external force is applied to the electromagnetic wave shielding material, then the material may deform or damage, but improving durability to withstand external force requires enhanced structural integrity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedurability against external forceVSAvoidresistance to external force
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes a composite material system where a magnetic layer (containing magnetic particles and acrylic resin) is sandwiched between two metal layers. This composite structure provides enhanced mechanical strength and durability against external forces such as falling or collision. The metal layers serve as protective outer layers that withstand mechanical stress, while the magnetic layer maintains its shielding function, creating a structure that is both durable and functional.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The shielding material is divided into distinct functional layers: outer metal layers that provide mechanical strength and protection against external forces, and an inner magnetic layer that provides electromagnetic shielding. This segmentation allows each layer to specialize in its primary function - the metal layers handle mechanical stress while the magnetic layer maintains shielding ability, resulting in improved overall durability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of manufacture

If the organic solvent content in the magnetic layer is too high, then the material may be easier to process, but the heat resistance and durability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessability of magnetic layerVSAvoidheat resistance and durability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent precisely controls the organic solvent content parameter in the magnetic layer, specifying it should be between 5 ppm and 1000 ppm. This parameter optimization balances processability with performance - enough solvent remains to allow proper material formation and processing, but the content is limited to prevent deterioration of heat resistance and durability. This controlled parameter approach ensures both manufacturability and reliable performance under extreme conditions.

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 material achieves excellent heat resistance and durability, ensuring high shielding ability against electromagnetic waves even under extreme conditions.

Implementation Method 1

An electromagnetic wave shielding material is capable of exhibiting the performance of shielding electromagnetic waves by reflecting electromagnetic waves incident on the electromagnetic wave shielding material by the electromagnetic wave shielding material and/or by attenuating the electromagnetic waves inside the electromagnetic wave shielding material

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

Implementation Method 2

The electromagnetic wave shielding material is capable of exhibiting the performance of shielding electromagnetic waves by reflecting electromagnetic waves incident on the electromagnetic wave shielding material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic wave reflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentEP4694604A1Electromagnetic wave shielding material, electronic component, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2026.02.11 FUJIFILM CORP
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AI summary

Provided are an electromagnetic wave shielding material including a magnetic layer containing magnetic particles and an acrylic resin between two metal layers, in which a content of an organic solvent in the magnetic layer is 5 ppm or more and less than 1,000 ppm on a mass basis, and an electronic component and an electronic apparatus which include the electromagnetic wave shielding material.