Polyorganosiloxane Release Coating for Low Force and High Adhesion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing silicone release coatings face challenges in achieving ultra-low release force while maintaining good adhesion strength and preventing migration.

Innovation Solution

A curable polyorganosiloxane release coating composition comprising a branched aliphatically unsaturated polyorganosiloxane, a crosslinker with at least 3 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms, a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst, a hydrosilylation reaction inhibitor, and an aryl-functional polydiorganosiloxane, which is applied and cured via hydrosilylation reaction to form a release liner with low release force and high adhesion strength.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Force

If a release coating composition is formulated to have desirable ultra-low release force, then the release force is reduced, but the coating may suffer from migration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverelease forceVSAvoidmigration
Core Design Contradiction:
ForceVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a composite coating system combining polydiorganosiloxane and polyorganosiloxane components with specific functional groups. This composite structure allows the coating to achieve ultra-low release force while maintaining compositional stability and preventing migration through the synergistic interaction of different polymer components and crosslinking mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent modifies the chemical parameters of the release coating by controlling the alkenyl group content (0.05-5.0 mmol/100g) and using specific crosslinking agents. These parameter changes enable the coating to achieve desirable release force characteristics while maintaining stability and preventing migration through optimized molecular structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Force

If the release coating is designed for low release force, then release force is reduced, but adhesion strength may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverelease forceVSAvoidadhesion strength
Core Design Contradiction:
ForceVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by creating different functional zones within the coating structure. The polydiorganosiloxane component provides the release surface with low adhesion properties, while the polyorganosiloxane component with SiH groups provides structural integrity and strong substrate bonding. This local differentiation allows simultaneous achievement of low release force and high adhesion strength

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The composite coating system combines materials with complementary properties: polydiorganosiloxane for release functionality and polyorganosiloxane for structural support and adhesion. This composite approach enables the coating to exhibit both low release force and high adhesion strength by leveraging the strengths of each component

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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 provides a release liner with low release force and sustained adhesion strength, suitable for applications such as touch panels and pressure-sensitive adhesives, while minimizing migration issues.

Implementation Method 1

cured via hydrosilylation reaction to prepare a release liner

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHydrosilylation reaction: Chemical Bonding

Data Source

PatentEP3973025B1Polyorganosiloxane release coating and its preparation and use
Publication Date: 2023.11.22 DOW SILICONES CORP
  • EP3973025B1 patent drawingFigure 1

AI summary

Provided is a curable polyorganosiloxane release coating composition comprising: A) a branched aliphatically unsaturated polyorganosiloxane, B) a crosslinker having at least 3 silicon bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, C) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst, D) a hydrosilylation reaction inhibitor, and E) an aryl-functional polydiorganosiloxane having a content of aliphatically unsaturated groups. Also provided are a release liner(100) with this coating(101) and the preparation method thereof.