Polyoxyalkylene Acrylic Composition for Pump-Out-Resistant Thermal Interface

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing thermally conductive materials, particularly liquid greases, suffer from issues such as dripping and pump-out due to member deformation, while solid materials face challenges in achieving high breaking strength and compatibility with thermally conductive fillers.

Innovation Solution

A composition containing a compound with a polyoxyalkylene chain and two (meth)acryloyl groups, combined with an acrylic copolymer and specific monomer units, enhances breaking strength and compatibility, forming a cured product suitable for thermal management applications.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If liquid thermally conductive grease is used, then heat conduction efficiency is improved, but dripping and pump-out phenomena occur due to deformation of members

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat conduction efficiencyVSAvoiddripping and pump-out resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies phase transition by curing the liquid composition containing polymerizable compounds to transform it into a solid gel状 cured product. This phase change from liquid to solid eliminates dripping and pump-out phenomena while maintaining thermal conduction capability through the gel structure that retains thermal contact.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #36Phase transitions

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses composite materials by combining polymerizable compounds with thermally conductive fillers in a specific composition ratio. This composite structure provides both the thermal conduction properties of the filler particles and the structural integrity of the cured polymer matrix, preventing pump-out while maintaining heat transfer efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If solid thermally conductive material is used to prevent dripping, then dripping resistance is improved, but breaking strength is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedripping resistanceVSAvoidbreaking strength
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by carefully controlling the composition ratios of polymerizable compounds (5-50 mass%), thermally conductive fillers (50-95 mass%), and other additives. By optimizing these parameters, the cured product achieves both sufficient breaking strength (0.5 MPa or more) and dripping resistance simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses composite materials with thermally conductive fillers dispersed in a cured polymer matrix. This composite structure provides both mechanical strength from the polymer network and thermal conduction from the filler particles, while the gel structure prevents dripping.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Strength

If polymerizable compound composition is optimized for breaking strength, then strength is improved, but compatibility with thermally conductive fillers deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebreaking strengthVSAvoidcompatibility with thermally conductive fillers
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by specifying precise composition ranges: polymerizable compounds at 5-50 mass%, thermally conductive fillers at 50-95 mass%, and controlled amounts of other additives. This parameter optimization ensures both high breaking strength and excellent compatibility by preventing filler aggregation and ensuring uniform dispersion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by ensuring uniform distribution of polymerizable compounds around thermally conductive filler particles. This local optimization of composition around each filler particle ensures good interfacial compatibility and stress transfer, maintaining both strength and filler compatibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 a cured product with excellent breaking strength and improved compatibility, facilitating effective heat dissipation in electronic components and electric vehicle batteries.

Implementation Method 1

a cured product of a curable composition containing a specific compound having a polyoxyalkylene chain and having two (meth)acryloyl groups

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPolymerization: Photopolymerisation

Implementation Method 2

an acrylic copolymer containing specific (meth)acrylates as monomer units wherein a content of methyl (meth)acrylate is 25% by mass or more based on a total amount of monomer units contained in the copolymer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCompatibility improvement through copolymerization:

Implementation Method 3

this material reduces heat resistance between a heat source and a heat dissipation member and promotes heat conduction from the heat source

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Data Source

PatentUS20250346702A1Composition that contains compound having polyoxyalkylene chain and acrylic copolymer
Publication Date: 2025.11.13 RESONAC CORP
  • US20250346702A1 patent drawing
  • US20250346702A1 patent drawing
  • US20250346702A1 patent drawing

AI summary

A composition containing a compound represented by the following Formula (1):[in the Formula (1), R11 and R12 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and R13 represents a divalent group having a polyoxyalkylene chain]; anda copolymer containing methyl (meth)acrylate and an alkyl (meth)acrylate having an alkyl group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms,wherein a content of methyl (meth)acrylate is 25% by mass or more based on a total amount of monomer units contained in the copolymer.