Silanol Composition Adhesion and Transparency via Isomer Control

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Problem

Curable compositions comprising all-trans isomer of tetrahydroxytetramethyltetracyclosiloxane lack sufficient adhesive force and transparency when applied to objects, particularly optical materials like lenses.

Innovation Solution

A silanol composition comprising a cyclic silanol and its dehydration condensation product, with controlled haze levels of 10% or less, is developed to enhance adhesive force and transparency, achieved by adjusting isomer proportions and reducing metal content, and incorporating silica particles and both-terminal silanol-modified siloxanes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If all-trans isomer of tetrahydroxytetramethyltetracyclosiloxane is used as the cyclic silanol, then the structure is precisely controlled, but sufficient adhesive force does not occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural controlVSAvoidadhesive force
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the stereochemical parameters of the cyclic silanol from the all-trans isomer to a mixture containing cis-trans-cis isomer (50-90 mol%), thereby improving adhesive force while maintaining structural precision through controlled isomer composition

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite silanol system by combining cyclic silanol with specific isomer composition with its dehydration condensation product, achieving both precise structural control and sufficient adhesive force through the synergistic effect of the composite composition

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Strength

If cyclic silanols are applied to optical materials for lenses, then adhesion is achieved, but transparency (light transmission properties) is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadhesionVSAvoidtransparency
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the haze parameter of the silanol composition to 10% or less by controlling the cyclic silanol isomer composition (50-90 mol% cis-trans-cis isomer) and the area ratio of dehydration condensation product (10-80%), thereby achieving both adhesion and transparency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes the local composition properties by specifying the isomer distribution and condensation product ratio in different regions of the composition, ensuring that the cured product simultaneously achieves adhesion at the interface and transparency in the bulk optical material

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 silanol composition achieves excellent adhesive force and transparency in cured products, suitable for semiconductor devices and optical materials, with improved light transmission properties and abrasion resistance.

Implementation Method 1

a silanol composition comprising a cyclic silanol (A1) and a dehydration condensation product (A2) of the cyclic silanol

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDehydration condensation: Condensation

Data Source

PatentEP3670579B1Silanol composition, cured product, adhesive, and method for curing silanol composition
Publication Date: 2022.06.15 ASAHI KASEI KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
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AI summary

The present invention provides a silanol composition including a cyclic silanol (A1) represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 to R4 are each independently fluorine, an aryl group, a vinyl group, an allyl group, a fluorine-substituted linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or an unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and a dehydration condensation product of the cyclic silanol (A2), and wherein the silanol composition has a haze of 10% or less at a thickness of 3 µm.