Polyamideimide Resin Composition for Low-Temperature Curing Adhesion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing polyamideimide resins face challenges in achieving low-temperature curability and adhesion while conforming to environmental regulations, and their production methods require high temperatures and polar solvents like NMP, which are environmentally undesirable.

Innovation Solution

A polyamideimide resin composition using a specific compound with an alkoxy group and amide structure as a solvent, combined with a vinyl ether blocking agent, is produced with a targeted molecular weight and dispersion, allowing for low-temperature curability and adhesion, and can be made without NMP.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If NMP is used as a polar solvent for polymerization, then the adhesion of the coating film is improved, but environmental compliance deteriorates due to regulatory restrictions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesion of coating filmVSAvoidenvironmental compliance
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the solvent parameter from NMP to a mixed solvent system comprising DMAC and at least one co-solvent (cyclic carbonate, chain carbonate, or carboxylic acid ester). This parameter substitution maintains the necessary solvation capability for good adhesion while eliminating the environmental compliance issues associated with NMP

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses a composite solvent system combining DMAC with co-solvents (cyclic carbonate, chain carbonate, or carboxylic acid ester) to achieve both good adhesion performance and environmental compliance. The composite solvent system leverages the complementary properties of individual components to resolve the contradiction between performance and environmental requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If heating at 120°C or more is used for polymerization, then the polymerization reaction proceeds effectively, but the working efficiency deteriorates due to high energy consumption

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepolymerization reaction effectivenessVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the temperature parameter from conventional high temperature (120°C or more) to a lower temperature range (80°C to 110°C). This parameter modification is enabled by the specific solvent system (DMAC plus co-solvent) which provides appropriate solvation and reaction conditions at lower temperatures, thereby reducing energy consumption while maintaining reliable polymerization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a specific solvent system (DMAC combined with cyclic carbonate, chain carbonate, or carboxylic acid ester) as an intermediary medium that enables the polymerization reaction to proceed effectively at lower temperatures. The solvent acts as a mediator that facilitates the reaction kinetics and thermodynamics at reduced temperature conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Strength

If the number-average molecular weight of the polyamideimide resin is increased, then the mechanical strength is improved, but the solubility of the resin deteriorates

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the molecular weight parameter to a specific range (number-average molecular weight of 15,000 to 30,000). This parameter optimization balances mechanical strength requirements with solubility needs, ensuring the resin remains sufficiently soluble in the coating formulation while providing adequate mechanical performance. The specific molecular weight range represents an optimal compromise between these competing requirements

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 low-temperature curability and adhesion, with improved workability and environmental compliance, and can be efficiently produced at lower temperatures.

Implementation Method 1

a polyamideimide resin composition comprising a polyamideimide resin and a solvent which is a compound having a specific formula

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSolvation: Solvation

Implementation Method 2

the polyamideimide resin has a terminal carboxyl group blocked with 0.05 to 0.15 mole of a vinyl ether compound used with respect to 1 mole of the polyamideimide resin

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectChemical Bonding: Chemical Bonding

Data Source

PatentEP3971243B1Polyamideimide resin composition and method for producing polyamideimide resin
Publication Date: 2026.02.25 RESONAC CORP
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  • EP3971243B1 patent drawing
  • EP3971243B1 patent drawing

AI summary

A polyamideimide resin composition comprises a polyamideimide resin and a solvent containing a compound represented by formula (1). In the formula, R1 repesents an alkyl group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, and X represents an alkylene group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms.