Metal Nanowire Laminate Spin-Coating Rotation Offset

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for producing laminates with metal nanowire layers struggle to achieve a balance between low resistance values and excellent light transmittance.

Innovation Solution

A method involving two steps of spin-coating a composition containing metal nanowires and a solvent on a rotating base, with the position of the rotation center differing between the two steps, to distribute the metal nanowires radially and enhance interconnection, thereby reducing resistance without compromising light transmittance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a single spin-coating step is used to form a metal nanowire layer, then the process is simple, but the resistance value is high and light transmittance is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocess simplicityVSAvoidelectrical conductivity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The single spin-coating step is divided into multiple sequential spin-coating steps. Each step deposits a layer of metal nanowires with radial distribution pattern. By segmenting the process into multiple steps with different rotation centers, the patent achieves better nanowire interconnection and lower resistance while maintaining process simplicity through the use of the same spin-coating equipment and methodology.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces asymmetry by using different rotation centers for each spin-coating step. The first spin-coating uses a first rotation center, and the second spin-coating uses a second rotation center that is offset from the first. This asymmetric approach creates overlapping radial distributions of metal nanowires that enhance interconnection pathways, thereby reducing resistance while maintaining excellent light transmittance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

2Reliability

If multiple spin-coating steps with different rotation centers are used, then resistance value decreases and light transmittance is maintained, but the process complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical conductivityVSAvoidprocess complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The complex requirement of achieving low resistance with excellent light transmittance is segmented into multiple manageable spin-coating steps. Each step is identical in methodology but differs in rotation center position, allowing the complex outcome to be achieved through simple, repeatable operations that minimize overall process complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of rotation center position between spin-coating steps while keeping all other parameters (spin-coating speed, composition, etc.) constant. This selective parameter change achieves the desired improvement in electrical conductivity and light transmittance without requiring complex equipment modifications or process changes.

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 method effectively produces laminates with significantly lower resistance values while maintaining excellent light transmittance, as demonstrated by the examples and comparative examples.

Implementation Method 1

a first step of rotating the base and spin-coating a composition including metal nanowires and a solvent on a surface of the base

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSpin coating: Spin Coating

Data Source

PatentEP4534212A1Method for producing laminate
Publication Date: 2025.04.09 NIKON ESSILOR
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AI summary

An object of the present invention is to provide a method of producing a laminate that exhibits a low resistance value and excellent light transmittance. The method of producing a laminate according to the present invention includes: a first step of rotating the base and spin-coating a composition including metal nanowires and a solvent on a surface of the base; and a second step of rotating the base obtained in the first step and spin-coating, on the surface of the base on which surface the composition has been spin-coated in the first step, a composition including metal nanowires and a solvent, wherein a position of a rotation center of the base in the first step is different from a position of a rotation center of the base in the second step. Further, the laminate obtained includes a base and a metal nanowire layer.