Spectroscopic Film Selection Tool for Chemical Resistance and Transmittance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Selecting an appropriate thin film for spectroscopic analysis is complex due to the need for chemical resistance and energy transmittance properties, with existing films often being unsuitable for environments with chemicals like acids, alkalies, and oxidizing agents, and there is a lack of efficient tools to identify suitable films that balance these criteria.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented spectroscopic film selection tool that allows users to input criteria such as chemical resistance and energy transmittance requirements, using a database of film properties to identify suitable films for specific applications, downloadable from a first computing system to a second system for execution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If a thin film is made thinner to allow more energy transmittance, then energy transmittance properties improve, but the film's ability to support the sample without weakening deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by systematically varying film thickness and material composition to achieve optimal balance between mechanical strength and energy transmittance. Different film thicknesses (e.g., 1-10 micrometers) and materials are selected based on specific spectroscopic applications and chemical environments, allowing customization of both structural and optical parameters.
2Use of energy by moving object
If a thin film is selected based on transmittance characteristics, then energy transmittance properties improve, but chemical resistance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by selecting specific film materials with particular chemical resistance properties for specific chemical environments. Different film materials (e.g., Mylar, Kapton, polypropylene) are chosen based on their localized resistance to specific chemicals such as acids, bases, and oxidizing agents, while maintaining appropriate transmittance characteristics for the spectroscopic application.
3Measurement precision
If manual selection process is used to identify suitable films, then selection accuracy may improve, but time and complexity of the process deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service through an automated film selection tool that enables users to independently select appropriate films by inputting their specific application requirements. The system automatically processes the selection criteria, compares film properties, and generates recommendations, eliminating the need for expert manual evaluation while maintaining high selection accuracy through systematic algorithms.
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AI summary
Computer-implemented methods and computer-readable media are disclosed for providing a spectroscopic film selection tool to select one or more of a plurality of films for use in a spectroscopic analysis. At a first computing system, a spectroscopic film selection tool is stored in a non-transitory storage medium. The spectroscopic film selection tool includes a set of machine-readable instructions configured to execute on a second computing system. The machine-readable instructions are configured to elicit user input regarding attributes of a spectroscopic analysis and, based on the user input, identify one or more of a plurality of films for use in a spectroscopic analysis based on film data for each of the plurality of films. The film selection tool also includes a store of the film data for each of the plurality of films including data relating to suitability of each of the plurality of films including a film type, a film thickness, a chemical resistance to one or more types of chemicals, and energy transmittance properties. The first computing system is communicatively coupled with a network from which the second computing system is able to download the spectroscopic film selection tool. Following the download of the spectroscopic film selection tool at the second computing system, a user of the second computing system is able to execute the spectroscopic film selection tool on the second computing system.