Organopolysiloxane PSA Composition for High-Modulus Adhesion

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Problem

Existing polysiloxane-based pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions do not adequately satisfy the requirements of high shear storage elastic modulus, strong adhesive strength, and sufficient curability across a wide temperature range, particularly at low temperatures, for applications in advanced electronics and display devices.

Innovation Solution

A curing reactive organopolysiloxane composition is formulated using two or more types of organopolysiloxane resins with different molecular weights, controlled hydroxyl and hydrolyzable group content, and a specific mass ratio, which undergoes a hydrosilylation reaction to form a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer with a shear storage elastic modulus of 3.5 MPa or more and stress at 500% strain of 0.25 MPa or more.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a polysiloxane-based pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is used, then electrical insulation, heat resistance, cold resistance, and transparency are improved, but the shear storage elastic modulus and adhesive strength are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical insulation, heat resistance, cold resistance, transparencyVSAvoidshear storage elastic modulus, adhesive strength
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a composite material system consisting of organopolysiloxane resin mixed with specific additives and crosslinking agents. The composition includes silane-modified polysiloxane resin, crosslinking agent, and catalyst, creating a multi-component composite that achieves both high reliability (electrical insulation, heat resistance) and high strength (shear storage elastic modulus ≥3.5 MPa, adhesive strength) through synergistic interactions between components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes key parameters including the molecular weight of organopolysiloxane resin (10,000-100,000), hydroxyl group content (0.1-5.0 mmol/g), and crosslinking agent ratio (0.1-5.0 parts by mass per 100 parts resin). These parameter adjustments enable the material to achieve both excellent low-temperature performance and high mechanical strength simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Strength

If the shear storage elastic modulus is increased to improve adhesion, then adhesive strength is improved, but curability and low-temperature performance deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesive strength, shear storage elastic modulusVSAvoidcurability, low-temperature performance
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a catalyst (platinum-based or alternative catalysts) as an intermediary to enable controlled crosslinking reactions. The catalyst facilitates the formation of a three-dimensional network structure that provides high adhesive strength while maintaining curability and low-temperature flexibility. The catalyst acts as a mediator between the crosslinking agent and polysiloxane resin, enabling precise control over the curing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adjusts the crosslinking density by controlling the crosslinking agent amount (0.1-5.0 parts by mass per 100 parts resin) and molecular weight of the base resin (10,000-100,000). This parameter optimization enables the material to achieve high adhesive strength (shear storage elastic modulus ≥3.5 MPa) while maintaining excellent curability and low-temperature performance through balanced network structure formation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Illumination intensity

If a condensation reactive adhesive layer is used, then transparency is improved, but curing reaction speed is too slow for industrial use

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovetransparencyVSAvoidcuring reaction speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces slow condensation reaction mechanisms with rapid hydrosilylation crosslinking chemistry. The use of platinum catalyst or alternative catalysts enables fast curing reactions that proceed at practical industrial speeds while maintaining the transparency characteristic of polysiloxane systems. This chemical mechanism substitution achieves both high productivity and optical clarity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the curing mechanism from condensation to hydrosilylation crosslinking, adjusting the reaction kinetics through catalyst selection and composition formulation. This parameter change enables curing reaction speeds suitable for industrial production while preserving the transparency property inherent to the polysiloxane resin system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Reliability

If the molecular weight of organopolysiloxane resin is increased to improve viscoelasticity, then low-temperature performance is improved, but adhesive strength and curability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelow-temperature performance, viscoelasticityVSAvoidadhesive strength, curability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a composite system combining high molecular weight organopolysiloxane resin (10,000-100,000) with crosslinking agents and catalysts. The composite structure allows the base resin to provide low-temperature flexibility and viscoelasticity, while the crosslinked network formed by additives provides adhesive strength and curability. This composite approach resolves the trade-off between molecular weight benefits and performance requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes the molecular weight parameter within a specific range (10,000-100,000) rather than using excessively high molecular weights. This parameter control, combined with crosslinking agent addition, enables the material to achieve adequate low-temperature performance and viscoelasticity while maintaining adhesive strength and curability through the balanced network structure.

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 composition achieves excellent curability, high shear storage elastic modulus, and strong adhesive strength, ensuring reliable adhesion to substrates across a wide temperature range, including low temperatures, suitable for applications in electronic components and display devices.

Implementation Method 1

a curing reactive organopolysiloxane composition that forms a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer... undergoes a hydrosilylation reaction to form a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHydrosilylation reaction: Chemical Bonding

Data Source

PatentUS12503630B2Organopolysiloxane composition having pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formation properties, and use of said composition
Publication Date: 2025.12.23 DOW TORAY CO LTD

AI summary

Provided is a curing reactive organopolysiloxane composition that forms a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a high shear storage elastic modulus and stress at 500% strain and having excellent adhesive strength. The organopolysiloxane composition comprises: (A) a chain organopolysiloxane having an alkenyl group; (B) an organopolysiloxane resin having 9 mol % or less of hydroxyl groups and the like, and being a mixture of (b1) an organopolysiloxane resin having a (Mw) of 4500 or more and (b2) an organopolysiloxane resin having a (Mw) of less than 4500; (C) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane; and (D) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. A mass ratio of a resin component to a chain siloxane component is within a range of 1.4 to 3.0 A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer obtained by curing the composition has a shear storage elastic modulus G′ at 25° C. of 3.5 MPa or more, and a stress at 500% strain of 0.25 MPa or more.