JP2015072898A - Base material particle, conductive particle, conductive material and connection structure - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a base material particle which can suppress the destruction and scattering of a shell.SOLUTION: A base material particle 11 according to the present invention comprises an organic core 12, and a shell 13 disposed on the surface of the organic core 12. The shell 13 is obtained by the following step: in which a compound having a silanol group or an alkoxy group binding to a silicon atom, and a reactive functional group-containing compound having a reactive functional group which can react with a silanol group or an alkoxy group binding to a silicon atom to form Si-O-C bond are used; and the compound having a silanol group or an alkoxy group binding to a silicon atom is subjected to hydrolysis and polycondensation, and the compound having a silanol group or an alkoxy group binding to a silicon atom and the reactive functional group-containing compound are reacted with each other.

Description

  The present invention relates to a core-shell type substrate particle comprising a core and a shell disposed on the surface of the core. The present invention also relates to a conductive particle, a conductive material, and a connection structure using the base particle.

  Anisotropic conductive materials such as anisotropic conductive pastes and anisotropic conductive films are widely known. In the anisotropic conductive material, conductive particles are dispersed in a binder resin.

  The anisotropic conductive material is used to electrically connect electrodes of various connection target members such as a flexible printed circuit (FPC), a glass substrate, and a semiconductor chip to obtain a connection structure. Moreover, as the conductive particles, conductive particles having base particles and a conductive layer disposed on the surface of the base particles may be used.

  As an example of the base particles used for the conductive particles, in Patent Document 1 below, the shell is an inorganic compound (A), the core is an organic polymer (b), and the core is covered with the shell. Polymer particles (B) (substrate particles) are disclosed. Patent Document 1 also discloses conductive particles in which organic polymer particles (B) are coated with a conductive metal (C).

  In addition, the liquid crystal display element is configured by disposing liquid crystal between two glass substrates. In the liquid crystal display element, a spacer is used as a gap control material in order to keep the distance (gap) between two glass substrates uniform and constant. As the spacer, base material particles are generally used.

  As an example of the conductive particles or the particles used for the liquid crystal display element spacer, the following Patent Document 2 discloses that a polyfunctional silane compound having a polymerizable unsaturated group is hydrolyzed in the presence of a surfactant. And organic-inorganic composite particles (base particles) obtained by polycondensation are disclosed. In Patent Document 2, the polyfunctional silane compound is at least one radical polymerizable group-containing first silicon compound selected from a compound represented by the specific formula (X) and a derivative thereof.

  Patent Document 3 below discloses core-shell particles in which the surface of hard particles is covered with a soft polymer layer. Preferable examples of the hard particles include metal particles such as nickel, inorganic particles such as glass fiber, alumina and silica, and resin cured particles such as cured benzoguanamine. Patent Document 3 describes that by providing a soft polymer layer, the contact area can be increased and the reliability can be improved.

  Patent Document 4 below discloses insulating particles (base particles) having a core-shell structure including a shell layer on the outer periphery of the core. In Patent Document 4, when the core contains a vinyl polymer, the shell layer contains an amino resin, the core diameter is Dnm, and the shell layer thickness is dnm, 0.10 <d / D <2.0. is there.

JP 2006-156068 A JP 2000-204119 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-140481 JP2013-62069A

  In recent years, the distance between electrodes connected by conductive particles tends to be narrow and the electrode area tends to be small, and there is a demand for conductive particles that can be connected with even lower resistance.

  When conductive electrodes using conventional base particles as described in Patent Documents 1 to 4 are electrically connected between electrodes having a narrow interval, the connection resistance may be increased. As this cause, the surface part of a base particle is destroyed or scattered at the time of the connection between electrodes.

  On the other hand, even when a conventional base material particle as described in Patent Document 2 is used as a spacer for a liquid crystal display element and disposed between substrates to obtain a liquid crystal display element, the surface portion of the base material particle is destroyed. Or may scatter. For this reason, display quality may deteriorate in the obtained liquid crystal display element. In addition, even when the base particles are included in the peripheral sealing agent of the liquid crystal display element, the display quality may be deteriorated due to partial destruction or scattering of the base particles.

  The objective of this invention is providing the base particle which can suppress destruction and scattering of a shell, and providing the electroconductive particle, conductive material, and connection structure using this base material particle.

  A limited object of the present invention is to reduce the connection resistance when a conductive structure is obtained by electrically connecting electrodes using conductive particles having a conductive layer formed on the surface. On the other hand, when used as a spacer in a liquid crystal display element, it provides a base particle capable of enhancing the display quality of the liquid crystal display element, and conductive particles, a conductive material using the base particle, and It is to provide a connection structure.

  According to a wide aspect of the present invention, an organic core and a shell disposed on the surface of the organic core, wherein the shell has a silanol group or a compound having an alkoxy group bonded to a silicon atom, a silanol group or Using the reactive functional group-containing compound having a reactive functional group capable of reacting with an alkoxy group bonded to a silicon atom to form a Si—O—C bond, the silanol group or the alkoxy group bonded to the silicon atom is Provided is a base particle obtained by hydrolyzing and polycondensing a compound having a reaction and reacting the compound having an alkoxy group bonded to the silanol group or silicon atom with the reactive functional group-containing compound. .

  In a specific aspect of the base particle according to the present invention, the shell includes a plurality of particulate matters formed by hydrolysis and polycondensation of a compound having an alkoxy group bonded to the silanol group or silicon atom. In addition, the plurality of particulate matters are derived and integrated from the reactive functional group-containing compound.

  In a specific aspect of the base particle according to the present invention, the reactive functional group capable of reacting with the silanol group or the alkoxy group bonded to the silicon atom to form a Si—O—C bond is an epoxy group or a carboxyl group. , Vinyl group or (meth) acryloxy group.

  The substrate particles according to the present invention are preferably used for obtaining conductive particles having a conductive layer formed on the surface thereof and having the conductive layer, or used as spacers for liquid crystal display elements. The substrate particles according to the present invention are preferably used for obtaining conductive particles having a conductive layer formed on the surface and having the conductive layer.

  According to a wide aspect of the present invention, there is provided conductive particles having the above-described base material particles and a conductive layer disposed on the surface of the base material particles.

  On the specific situation with the electroconductive particle which concerns on this invention, the said electroconductive particle is further equipped with the insulating substance arrange | positioned on the outer surface of the said conductive layer.

  On the specific situation with the electroconductive particle which concerns on this invention, the said electroconductive particle has a processus | protrusion on the outer surface of the said conductive layer.

  According to a wide aspect of the present invention, the conductive particles include conductive particles and a binder resin, and the conductive particles include the base material particles described above and a conductive layer disposed on the surface of the base material particles. A conductive material is provided.

  According to a wide aspect of the present invention, a first connection target member having a first electrode on the surface, a second connection target member having a second electrode on the surface, the first connection target member, and the A connection portion connecting the second connection target member, and the connection portion is formed of conductive particles or formed of a conductive material including the conductive particles and a binder resin. The conductive particles include the base material particles described above and a conductive layer disposed on the surface of the base material particles, and the first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected by the conductive particles. A connection structure is provided which is connected in a connected manner.

  The base particle according to the present invention includes an organic core and a shell disposed on the surface of the organic core, and the shell further includes a compound having an alkoxy group bonded to a silanol group or a silicon atom, A compound having an alkoxy group or silanol group using a reactive functional group-containing compound having a reactive functional group capable of reacting with a silanol group or an alkoxy group bonded to a silicon atom to form a Si-O-C bond Can be hydrolyzed and polycondensed, and the compound having an alkoxy group or silanol group can be reacted with the reactive functional group-containing compound, so that the destruction and scattering of the shell can be suppressed.

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing conductive particles according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing conductive particles according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing conductive particles according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a front cross-sectional view schematically showing a connection structure using conductive particles according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a liquid crystal display element using base particles according to an embodiment of the present invention as a spacer for a liquid crystal display element.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail.

(Base particle)
The base particle according to the present invention includes an organic core and a shell disposed on the surface of the organic core. The base particle according to the present invention is a core-shell type particle. In the base particle according to the present invention, the shell has a compound having an alkoxy group bonded to a silanol group or a silicon atom (hereinafter sometimes referred to as compound A), and an alkoxy group bonded to the silanol group or the silicon atom. And a reactive functional group-containing compound having a reactive functional group capable of forming a Si—O—C bond by reaction with the compound (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a reactive functional group-containing compound B or compound B). The compound A having an alkoxy group bonded to the silanol group or silicon atom is hydrolyzed and polycondensed, and the compound A having an alkoxy group bonded to the silanol group or silicon atom is combined with the reactive functional group-containing compound B. It is obtained by reacting. The reactive functional group-containing compound B has a reactive functional group capable of forming a Si—O—C bond by reacting with a silanol group, or reacting with an alkoxy group bonded to a silicon atom to form Si—O. It has a reactive functional group capable of forming a -C bond.

  Since the base particle according to the present invention has the above-described configuration, it is possible to suppress the destruction and scattering of the shell. In particular, even if the base particles are compressed, the shell is difficult to be broken and the shell fragments are not easily scattered. The shell obtained by hydrolyzing and polycondensing the compound A is relatively hard and easily broken. Rather than hydrolyzing and polycondensing only the compound A, the destruction and scattering of the shell can be suppressed by reacting the compound A with the reactive functional group-containing compound B. In the base material particles according to the present invention, even if the base material particles are strongly compressed, the destruction and scattering of the shell can be suppressed, and the contact area between the base material particles or the conductive particles and the contact object is increased. Can do.

  Further, as a result of suppressing the destruction and scattering of the shell, in the connection structure in which the electrodes are connected using the conductive particles including the base particle according to the present invention, the connection is performed under a high load. Even if it does, a shell does not destroy and scatter, but it becomes possible to fully exhibit the original function of substrate particles. Moreover, since the destruction and scattering of the shell are suppressed, the connection resistance between the electrodes in the connection structure can be effectively reduced.

  Further, when the liquid crystal display element is obtained by arranging the substrate particles according to the present invention as a spacer for a liquid crystal display element to obtain a liquid crystal display element, the shell is broken and scattered even if the arrangement is performed with a high load. Therefore, the original function of the base particle can be sufficiently exhibited. Moreover, since the destruction and scattering of the shell are suppressed, the display quality in the liquid crystal display element can be improved. In addition, the spacer for the liquid crystal display element and the substrate can be satisfactorily brought into contact with each other, and variations in the interval between the substrates can be made difficult to occur. Also by this, the display quality of the liquid crystal display element can be improved.

  Ratio (10% K value / 30) of compressive elastic modulus (10% K value) when the base particle is compressed by 10% to compressive elastic modulus (30% K value) when the base particle is compressed by 30% % K value) is preferably 1.5 or more, more preferably 2.0 or more. When the ratio (10% K value / 30% K value) is not less than the above lower limit, the contact area between the electrode and the conductive particles is sufficiently large, the connection resistance between the electrodes is effectively reduced, and the electrode The connection reliability between them becomes even higher. The ratio (10% K value / 30% K value) is preferably 5.0 or less.

Compression modulus when the base particle is compressed 10% (10% K value) is preferably 1500 N / mm ² or more, more preferably 3000N / mm ² or more, more preferably 5000N / mm ² or more, preferably 15000N / Mm ² or less, more preferably 12000 N / mm ² or less, and even more preferably 10000 N / mm ² or less.

The compression elastic modulus (30% K value) when the substrate particles are compressed by 30% is preferably 300 N / mm ² or more, more preferably 500 N / mm ² or more, still more preferably 1000 N / mm ² or more, preferably 5000 N. / mm ² or less, more preferably 4000 N / mm ^2, more preferably not more than 3000N / mm ^2.

  The compression elastic modulus (10% K value and 30% K value) of the substrate particles can be measured as follows.

  Using a micro-compression tester, the substrate particles are compressed under the conditions of a smooth indenter end face of a cylinder (diameter 100 μm, made of diamond) at 25 ° C., a compression rate of 0.3 mN / sec, and a maximum test load of 20 mN. The load value (N) and compression displacement (mm) at this time are measured. From the measured value obtained, the compression elastic modulus can be obtained by the following formula. As the micro compression tester, for example, “Fischer Scope H-100” manufactured by Fischer is used.

10% K value or 30% K value (N / mm ² ) = (3/2 ^1/2 ) · F · S ⁻³ / ² · R ^−1/2
F: Load value (N) when the base particle is 10% or 30% compressively deformed
S: Compression displacement (mm) when the substrate particles are 10% or 30% compressively deformed
R: radius of base particle (mm)

  The compression elastic modulus represents the hardness of the base particle universally and quantitatively. By using the compression elastic modulus, the hardness of the base particle can be expressed quantitatively and uniquely.

  The compression recovery rate of the substrate particles is preferably 20% or more, more preferably 22% or more, still more preferably 25% or more, and particularly preferably 30% or more. When the compression recovery rate is equal to or higher than the lower limit, the conductive particles are sufficiently followed and deformed corresponding to the variation in the distance between the electrodes, and the connection reliability is further improved. For this reason, it becomes difficult to produce the connection failure between electrodes. The compression recovery rate of the substrate particles is preferably less than 100%.

  The compression recovery rate can be measured as follows.

  Spread base particles on the sample stage. About one spread | diffused base material particle, a load (reverse load value) is given to the center direction of a base material particle until a base material particle compresses and deforms 30% using a micro compression tester. Thereafter, unloading is performed up to the origin load value (0.40 mN). The load-compression displacement during this period is measured, and the compression recovery rate can be obtained from the following equation. The load speed is 0.33 mN / sec. As the micro compression tester, for example, “Fischer Scope H-100” manufactured by Fischer is used.

Compression recovery rate (%) = [(L1-L2) / L1] × 100
L1: Compression displacement from the load value for origin to the reverse load value when applying a load L2: Unloading displacement from the reverse load value to the load value for origin when releasing the load

  The use of the substrate particles is not particularly limited. The said base particle is used suitably for various uses. The substrate particles are preferably used for obtaining conductive particles having a conductive layer formed on the surface and having the conductive layer, or used as spacers for liquid crystal display elements. The base particles according to the present invention are preferably used for obtaining conductive particles having a conductive layer formed on the surface and having the conductive layer. The substrate particles are preferably used as spacers for liquid crystal display elements, and are preferably used as peripheral sealing agents for liquid crystal display elements. In the peripheral sealing agent for a liquid crystal display element, the substrate particles preferably function as spacers. Since the base particles have relatively good compressive deformation characteristics due to the presence of the organic core and the specific shell, the base particles can be arranged between substrates using a spacer for a liquid crystal display element, or on the surface. When the conductive layer is formed and used as the conductive particles to electrically connect the electrodes, the spacer for liquid crystal display element or the conductive particles is efficiently arranged between the substrates or between the electrodes. Further, since the base material particles can suppress the destruction and scattering of the shell, in the liquid crystal display element using the liquid crystal display element spacer and the connection structure using the conductive particles, display failure and connection failure occur. It becomes difficult.

  Furthermore, the substrate particles are also suitably used as an inorganic filler, a toner additive, a shock absorber or a vibration absorber. For example, the base material particles can be used as a substitute for rubber or a spring.

  Moreover, although the base material particle which concerns on this invention forms a conductive layer on the surface, it is used suitably in order to obtain the electroconductive particle which has the said conductive layer, or it is used suitably as a spacer for liquid crystal display elements. They can also be used in other applications where the same or similar properties are required.

  The particle size of the organic core is preferably 0.5 μm or more, more preferably 1 μm or more, preferably 500 μm or less, more preferably 100 μm or less, still more preferably 50 μm or less, particularly preferably 20 μm or less, and most preferably 10 μm or less. is there. When the particle size of the organic core is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, the above ratio (10% K value / 30% K value) is easy to show a suitable value, and the base particles are made conductive particles. In addition, the liquid crystal display device can be suitably used for applications. For example, when the particle size of the organic core is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, the destruction and scattering of the shell can be further suppressed, and further when the electrodes are connected using the conductive particles, The contact area between the particles and the electrode is sufficiently large, and aggregated conductive particles are hardly formed when the conductive layer is formed. Further, the distance between the electrodes connected via the conductive particles does not become too large, and the conductive layer is difficult to peel from the surface of the base material particles.

  The particle diameter of the organic core means a diameter when the organic core is a true sphere, and when the organic core has a shape other than a true sphere, it is a true sphere corresponding to the volume. Means diameter. The particle size of the organic core means an average particle size obtained by measuring the organic core with an arbitrary particle size measuring device. For example, a particle size distribution measuring machine using principles such as laser light scattering, electrical resistance value change, and image analysis after imaging can be used.

  The thickness of the shell is preferably 50 nm or more, more preferably 75 nm or more, still more preferably 125 nm or more, preferably 500 nm or less, more preferably 300 nm or less. When the thickness of the shell is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, the destruction and scattering of the shell are further suppressed, the connection resistance is effectively reduced, and the 10% K value and 30% K value are even more suitable. Thus, the base particles can be suitably used for the use of conductive particles and spacers for liquid crystal display elements. The thickness of the shell is an average thickness per base particle. The thickness of the shell can be controlled by controlling the sol-gel method. From the viewpoint of further effectively reducing the connection resistance, the thickness of the shell is preferably 300 nm or less, and the ratio (10% K value / 30% K value) is preferably 2.0 or more.

  In the present invention, the thickness of the shell can be determined from the difference between the particle size of the base particle and the particle size of the organic core. The particle diameter of the base particle means a diameter when the base particle is a true sphere, and when the base particle is a shape other than a true sphere, it is assumed to be a true sphere corresponding to its volume. This means the diameter when For the measurement of the particle size, for example, a particle size distribution measuring machine using principles such as laser light scattering, electric resistance value change, image analysis after imaging can be used.

  The aspect ratio of the substrate particles is preferably 2 or less, more preferably 1.5 or less, and still more preferably 1.2 or less. The aspect ratio indicates a major axis / minor axis.

  From the viewpoint of effectively reducing the connection resistance in the connection structure, effectively improving the display quality in the liquid crystal display element, and effectively improving the impact resistance in the connection structure and the liquid crystal display element, the organic core is organic It is formed by a compound. The destruction and scattering of the shell are suppressed by forming the organic core from an organic compound. The organic core is preferably organic particles.

  From the viewpoint of effectively reducing the connection resistance in the connection structure, effectively increasing the display quality in the liquid crystal display element, and effectively increasing the impact resistance in the connection structure and the liquid crystal display element, the shell is composed of the compound It is obtained by hydrolyzing and polycondensing the compound A using A and the reactive functional group-containing compound B, and reacting the compound A with the reactive functional group-containing compound B. In the core-shell particle including the organic core and the shell, the shell is formed as described above, so that the destruction and scattering of the shell are further suppressed.

  The organic core is relatively flexible. In addition, since the shell is obtained as described above, the ratio (10% K value / 30% K value) and the compression recovery rate satisfy the above-described values in the obtained base particle. Is easy.

  The base particles are core-shell particles. The shell is disposed on the surface of the organic core. The shell preferably covers the surface of the organic core.

  From the viewpoint of further suppressing the destruction and scattering of the shell, further lowering the connection resistance between the electrodes in the connection structure, and further improving the display quality in the liquid crystal display element, the above-mentioned shell is capable of hydrolyzing the compound A. It is preferable that a plurality of particulate matters formed by decomposition and polycondensation are included, and the plurality of particulate matters are derived from and integrated with the reactive functional group-containing compound B.

  Various organic materials are suitably used as a material for forming the organic core. Examples of the material for forming the organic core include polyolefin resins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, polyisobutylene, and polybutadiene; acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate and polymethyl acrylate; Terephthalate, polysulfone, polycarbonate, polyamide, phenol formaldehyde resin, melamine formaldehyde resin, benzoguanamine formaldehyde resin, urea formaldehyde resin, and various polymerizable monomers having an ethylenically unsaturated group are polymerized by one or more kinds. The resulting polymer is used. Easily design and synthesize base particles with any compression properties suitable for conductive materials by polymerizing one or more of various polymerizable monomers having ethylenically unsaturated groups It is.

  When the organic core is obtained by polymerizing a monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated group, the monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated group may be a non-crosslinkable monomer or a crosslinkable monomer. And a polymer.

  Examples of the non-crosslinkable monomer include styrene monomers such as styrene and α-methylstyrene; carboxyl group-containing monomers such as (meth) acrylic acid, maleic acid, and maleic anhydride; (Meth) acrylate, ethyl (meth) acrylate, propyl (meth) acrylate, butyl (meth) acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl (meth) acrylate, lauryl (meth) acrylate, cetyl (meth) acrylate, stearyl (meth) acrylate, cyclohexyl ( Alkyl (meth) acrylates such as meth) acrylate and isobornyl (meth) acrylate; oxygen such as 2-hydroxyethyl (meth) acrylate, glycerol (meth) acrylate, polyoxyethylene (meth) acrylate and glycidyl (meth) acrylate (Meth) acrylates; nitrile-containing monomers such as (meth) acrylonitrile; vinyl ethers such as methyl vinyl ether, ethyl vinyl ether, propyl vinyl ether; vinyl acids such as vinyl acetate, vinyl butyrate, vinyl laurate, vinyl stearate Esters; Unsaturated hydrocarbons such as ethylene, propylene, isoprene and butadiene; Halogen-containing monomers such as trifluoromethyl (meth) acrylate, pentafluoroethyl (meth) acrylate, vinyl chloride, vinyl fluoride and chlorostyrene Is mentioned.

  Examples of the crosslinkable monomer include tetramethylolmethane tetra (meth) acrylate, tetramethylolmethane tri (meth) acrylate, tetramethylolmethane di (meth) acrylate, trimethylolpropane tri (meth) acrylate, and dipenta Erythritol hexa (meth) acrylate, dipentaerythritol penta (meth) acrylate, glycerol tri (meth) acrylate, glycerol di (meth) acrylate, (poly) ethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, (poly) propylene glycol di (meth) Acrylate, (poly) tetramethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, 1,4-butanediol di (meth) acrylate, 1,6-hexanediol di (meth) acrylate, 1,9-nona Polyfunctional (meth) acrylates such as diol di (meth) acrylate; triallyl (iso) cyanurate, triallyl trimellitate, divinylbenzene, diallyl phthalate, diallyl acrylamide, diallyl ether, γ- (meth) acryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane And silane-containing monomers such as trimethoxysilylstyrene and vinyltrimethoxysilane.

  Among the monomers, from the viewpoint of further softening the organic core, the material for forming the organic core is preferably an isobornyl (meth) acrylate-divinylbenzene copolymer.

  The organic core can be obtained by polymerizing the polymerizable monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated group by a known method. Examples of this method include a method of suspension polymerization in the presence of a radical polymerization initiator, and a method of polymerizing by swelling a monomer together with a radical polymerization initiator using non-crosslinked seed particles.

  From the viewpoint of suppressing the deformation of the organic core during the formation of the shell and the use of the base particles, the decomposition temperature of the organic core is preferably more than 200 ° C, more preferably more than 250 ° C, and still more preferably 300. Over ℃. The decomposition temperature of the core may exceed 400 ° C., may exceed 500 ° C., may exceed 600 ° C., and may exceed 800 ° C.

  From the viewpoint of effectively reducing the connection resistance in the connection structure, effectively improving the display quality in the liquid crystal display element, and effectively suppressing the connection failure in the connection structure and the display defect in the liquid crystal display element, The particles are preferably obtained by forming the shell by adsorbing primary particles for constituting the shell in a solvent in which the organic core is dispersed.

  The compound A has a silanol group or an alkoxy group bonded to a silicon atom. The alkoxy group is directly bonded to the silicon atom. The compound A only needs to have either a silanol group or an alkoxy group bonded to a silicon atom, and may have both a silanol group and an alkoxy group bonded to a silicon atom.

  Although the formation method of the said shell is not specifically limited, It is preferable to form a shell by making the said compound A into a shell-like material by the sol-gel method on the surface of the said core. In the sol-gel method, it is easy to dispose a shell-like material on the surface of the organic core. In order to form the shell, the shell-like material may be fired at a temperature below the decomposition temperature of the organic core.

  As a specific method of the sol-gel method, the compound A such as tetraethoxysilane coexists in a dispersion containing an organic core, a solvent such as water, alcohol, and ketone, a surfactant, and an acidic or basic catalyst. Sol-gel reaction with the above-mentioned compound A such as tetraethoxysilane coexisting with a solvent such as water, alcohol, ketone, and acidic or basic catalyst, and then the sol-gel reaction on the organic core And a method of heteroaggregating the product.

  In the sol-gel method, it is preferable to use a surfactant. In the presence of a surfactant, the compound A is preferably made into a shell-like material by a sol-gel method. The surfactant is not particularly limited. The surfactant is appropriately selected and used so as to form a good shell. Examples of the surfactant include a cationic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, and a nonionic surfactant. Among these, a cationic surfactant is preferable because a good shell can be formed.

  Examples of the cationic surfactant include quaternary ammonium salts and quaternary phosphonium salts. Specific examples of the cationic surfactant include hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide.

  In order to form the shell on the surface of the organic core, the shell-like material may be fired. The degree of crosslinking in the shell can be adjusted by the firing conditions. In addition, by performing the firing, the 10% K value and the 30% K value of the base material particles are more suitable as compared with the case where the firing is not performed. In particular, the 10% K value is sufficiently increased by increasing the degree of crosslinking.

  From the viewpoint of forming a good shell, the compound A is preferably a silane alkoxide. As for the said compound, only 1 type may be used and 2 or more types may be used together.

  From the viewpoint of forming a good shell, the silane alkoxide that can correspond to the compound A is preferably a silane alkoxide represented by the following formula (1A).

Si (R1) _n (OR2) _4-n (1A)

  In said formula (1A), R1 represents a phenyl group or a C1-C30 alkyl group, R2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group, and n represents the integer of 0-2. When n is 2, the plurality of R1s may be the same or different. Several R2 may be the same and may differ.

  When R1 in the above formula (1A) is an alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, specific examples of R1 include methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, isobutyl, n-hexyl, and cyclohexyl. Group, n-octyl group, n-decyl group and the like. This alkyl group preferably has 10 or less carbon atoms, more preferably 6 or less. The alkyl group includes a cycloalkyl group.

  Specific examples of R2 include a methyl group, an ethyl group, an n-propyl group, an isopropyl group, an n-butyl group, and an isobutyl group.

  Specific examples of the silane alkoxide that can correspond to the compound A include tetramethoxysilane, tetraethoxysilane, methyltrimethoxysilane, methyltriethoxysilane, ethyltrimethoxysilane, ethyltriethoxysilane, isopropyltrimethoxysilane, and isobutyl. Examples include trimethoxysilane, cyclohexyltrimethoxysilane, n-hexyltrimethoxysilane, n-octyltriethoxysilane, n-decyltrimethoxysilane, phenyltrimethoxysilane, dimethyldimethoxysilane, and diisopropyldimethoxysilane. Silane alkoxides other than these may be used.

  The silane alkoxide which is the compound A is a silane having a structure in which four —O—Si groups are directly bonded to silicon atoms and four oxygen atoms in the four —O—Si groups are directly bonded. It is preferable that an alkoxide is included. The silane alkoxide that is the compound A preferably includes a silane alkoxide represented by the following formula (1Aa).

Si (OR2) ₄ (1Aa)

  In said formula (1Aa), R2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group. Several R2 may be the same and may differ.

  From the viewpoint of controlling the 10% K value and the 30% K value to a more suitable range, four silicon atoms are added to the silicon atom in 100 mol% of the silane alkoxide, which is the compound A, used to form the shell. Each of a silane alkoxide having a structure in which O-Si groups are directly bonded and four oxygen atoms in the four -O-Si groups are directly bonded, or each of the silane alkoxides represented by the above formula (1Aa) The content is preferably 20 mol% or more, more preferably 40 mol% or more, still more preferably 50 mol% or more, particularly preferably 60 mol% or more and 100 mol% or less. The total amount of the silane alkoxide, which is the compound A used to form the shell, is such that four —O—Si groups are directly bonded to the silicon atom, and four oxygen atoms in the four —O—Si groups. May be a silane alkoxide having a structure in which is directly bonded, or a silane alkoxide represented by the above formula (1Aa).

  From the viewpoint of controlling the 10% K value and the 30% K value to a more preferable range, four —O in 100% of the total number of metal atoms derived from the silane alkoxide as the compound A contained in the shell. The ratio of the number of silicon atoms in which —Si groups are directly bonded and in which the four oxygen atoms in the four —O—Si groups are directly bonded is preferably 20% or more, more preferably 40% or more. More preferably, it is 50% or more, particularly preferably 60% or more.

  From the viewpoint of appropriately increasing the 10% K value and controlling the ratio (10% K value / 30% K value) within an appropriate range, the total number of silicon atoms contained in the shell is 100. %, The ratio of the number of metal atoms in which four —OM groups are directly bonded and in which the four oxygen atoms in the four —OM groups are directly bonded is preferably 20% or more, More preferably, it is 40% or more, further preferably 50% or more, and particularly preferably 60% or more.

  Note that a silicon atom in which four —O—Si groups are directly bonded and four oxygen atoms in the four —O—Si groups are directly bonded is represented by, for example, the following formula (11). It is a silicon atom in the structure. Specifically, it is a silicon atom indicated by an arrow A in the structure represented by the following formula (11X).

  The oxygen atom in the above formula (11) generally forms a siloxane bond with the adjacent silicon atom.

From the viewpoint of forming a good shell, the compound B is preferably a silane alkoxide. However, the compound B may not be a silane alkoxide. As for the said compound B, only 1 type may be used and 2 or more types may be used together. From the viewpoint of forming a good shell, the reactive functional group capable of reacting with the silanol group or the alkoxy group bonded to the silicon atom in the compound B to form a Si—O—C bond is an epoxy group, a carboxyl group, A vinyl group or a (meth) acryloxy group is preferred, an epoxy group, a vinyl group or a (meth) acryloxy group is more preferred, and a vinyl group or a (meth) acryloxy group is still more preferred. The vinyl group does not include the H ₂ C═CH group in the acryloxy group. From the viewpoint of forming a good shell, the reactive functional group capable of reacting with a silanol group or an alkoxy group bonded to a silicon atom in the compound B to form a Si—O—C bond is a silanol group or a silicon atom. It is preferably a reactive functional group that can react with a bonded alkoxy group to form a Si—O—C bond.

  From the viewpoint of forming a good shell, the silane alkoxide in the compound B is preferably a silane alkoxide represented by the following formula (1B).

Si (R1) _n (OR2) _4-n (1B)

  In the above formula (1B), R1 represents a phenyl group, an alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, an organic group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms having a polymerizable double bond, or an organic group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms having an epoxy group. R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and n represents an integer of 0 to 2. When n is 2, the plurality of R1s may be the same or different. Several R2 may be the same and may differ. However, at least 1 R1 is a C1-C30 organic group which has a polymerizable double bond, or a C1-C30 organic group which has an epoxy group. At least one R1 is preferably an epoxy group, a carboxyl group, a vinyl group or a (meth) acryloxy group, more preferably an epoxy group, a vinyl group or a (meth) acryloxy group, and a vinyl group or (meth). More preferably, it is an acryloxy group.

  When R1 in the formula (1B) is an alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, specific examples of R1 include a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, an isobutyl group, an n-hexyl group, and a cyclohexyl group. Group, n-octyl group, n-decyl group and the like. This alkyl group preferably has 10 or less carbon atoms, more preferably 6 or less. The alkyl group includes a cycloalkyl group.

  Examples of the polymerizable double bond include a carbon-carbon double bond. When R1 is an organic group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms having a polymerizable double bond, specific examples of R1 include a vinyl group, an allyl group, an isopropenyl group, and a 3- (meth) acryloxyalkyl group. Etc. Examples of the (meth) acryloxyalkyl group include a (meth) acryloxymethyl group, a (meth) acryloxyethyl group, and a (meth) acryloxypropyl group. The carbon number of the organic group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms having a polymerizable double bond is preferably 2 or more, preferably 30 or less, more preferably 10 or less. The above “(meth) acryloxy” means methacryloxy or acryloxy.

  When R1 is an organic group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms having an epoxy group, specific examples of R1 include 1,2-epoxyethyl group, 1,2-epoxypropyl group, 2,3-epoxypropyl group, Examples include 3,4-epoxybutyl group, 3-glycidoxypropyl group, and 2- (3,4-epoxycyclohexyl) ethyl group. The carbon number of the C1-C30 organic group having the epoxy group is preferably 8 or less, more preferably 6 or less. In addition, the C1-C30 organic group which has the said epoxy group is group containing the oxygen atom derived from an epoxy group in addition to a carbon atom and a hydrogen atom.

  Specific examples of R2 include a methyl group, an ethyl group, an n-propyl group, an isopropyl group, an n-butyl group, and an isobutyl group.

  Examples of the compound B other than the silane alkoxide include styrene-based derivatives, (meth) acrylic derivatives, and acrylonitrile-based derivatives containing an epoxy group, a carboxyl group, a vinyl group, or a (meth) acryloxy group.

  It is preferable that no covalent bond is formed between the organic core and the shell. When the organic core and the shell are not covalently bonded, the shell is not easily cracked, and the contact area of the electrode and the conductive particles to the connection target member can be increased. The connection resistance can be further reduced, and the display quality of the liquid crystal display element can be further improved.

  The organic core and the shell are preferably not covalently bonded, but may be covalently bonded. As a method of covalently bonding between the organic core and the shell, a functional group capable of reacting with a functional group of a material constituting the shell is introduced on the surface of the organic core, and then the shell is formed on the surface of the organic core. The method of forming a shell with the material which comprises is mentioned. Specifically, the surface of the organic core is surface-treated with a coupling agent, and then the component containing the compound A or the like is formed into a shell-like material by a sol-gel method on the surface of the organic core.

(Conductive particles)
The said electroconductive particle is equipped with the base material particle mentioned above and the conductive layer arrange | positioned on the surface of this base material particle.

  In FIG. 1, the electroconductive particle which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention is shown with sectional drawing.

  The electroconductive particle 1 shown in FIG. 1 has the base material particle 11 and the electroconductive layer 2 arrange | positioned on the surface of the base material particle 11. FIG. The conductive layer 2 covers the surface of the base particle 11. The conductive particle 1 is a coated particle in which the surface of the base particle 11 is coated with the conductive layer 2.

  The base particle 11 includes an organic core 12 and a shell 13 disposed on the surface of the organic core 12. The shell 13 covers the surface of the organic core 12. The conductive layer 2 is disposed on the outer surface of the shell 13. The conductive layer 2 covers the outer surface of the shell 13.

  In FIG. 2, the electroconductive particle which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention is shown with sectional drawing.

  The conductive particle 21 shown in FIG. 2 has the base particle 11 and the conductive layer 22 arranged on the surface of the base particle 11. The conductive layer 22 includes a first conductive layer 22A that is an inner layer and a second conductive layer 22B that is an outer layer. The first conductive layer 22 </ b> A is disposed on the surface of the base particle 11. A first conductive layer 22 </ b> A is disposed on the outer surface of the shell 13. A second conductive layer 22B is disposed on the surface of the first conductive layer 22A.

  In FIG. 3, the electroconductive particle which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention is shown with sectional drawing.

  The conductive particles 31 shown in FIG. 3 include base material particles 11, a conductive layer 32, a plurality of core substances 33, and a plurality of insulating substances 34.

  The conductive layer 32 is disposed on the surface of the base particle 11. A conductive layer 32 is disposed on the outer surface of the shell 13.

  The conductive particles 31 have a plurality of protrusions 31a on the surface. The conductive layer 32 has a plurality of protrusions 32a on the outer surface. As described above, the conductive particles may have protrusions on the surface of the conductive particles, or may have protrusions on the outer surface of the conductive layer. A plurality of core substances 33 are arranged on the surface of the base particle 11. A plurality of core materials 33 are arranged on the surface of the shell 13. The plurality of core materials 33 are embedded in the conductive layer 32. The core substance 33 is disposed inside the protrusions 31a and 32a. The conductive layer 32 covers a plurality of core materials 33. The outer surface of the conductive layer 32 is raised by the plurality of core materials 33, and protrusions 31a and 32a are formed.

  The conductive particles 31 have an insulating material 34 disposed on the outer surface of the conductive layer 32. At least a part of the outer surface of the conductive layer 32 is covered with an insulating material 34. The insulating substance 34 is made of an insulating material and is an insulating particle. Thus, the said electroconductive particle may have the insulating substance arrange | positioned on the outer surface of a conductive layer.

  The metal for forming the conductive layer is not particularly limited. Examples of the metal include gold, silver, palladium, copper, platinum, zinc, iron, tin, lead, aluminum, cobalt, indium, nickel, chromium, titanium, antimony, bismuth, thallium, germanium, cadmium, tungsten, and molybdenum. , Silicon and alloys thereof. Examples of the metal include tin-doped indium oxide (ITO) and solder. Especially, since the connection resistance between electrodes can be made still lower, an alloy containing tin, nickel, palladium, copper or gold is preferable, and nickel or palladium is preferable.

  Like the conductive particles 1 and 31, the conductive layer may be formed of a single layer. Like the conductive particles 21, the conductive layer may be formed of a plurality of layers. That is, the conductive layer may have a stacked structure of two or more layers. When the conductive layer is formed of a plurality of layers, the outermost layer is preferably a gold layer, a nickel layer, a palladium layer, a copper layer, or an alloy layer containing tin and silver, and is a gold layer. Is more preferable. When the outermost layer is these preferred conductive layers, the connection resistance between the electrodes is further reduced. Moreover, when the outermost layer is a gold layer, the corrosion resistance is further enhanced.

  The method for forming the conductive layer on the surface of the substrate particles is not particularly limited. As a method for forming the conductive layer, for example, a method by electroless plating, a method by electroplating, a method by physical vapor deposition, and a method of coating the surface of base particles with metal powder or a paste containing metal powder and a binder Etc. Especially, since formation of a conductive layer is simple, the method by electroless plating is preferable. Examples of the method by physical vapor deposition include methods such as vacuum vapor deposition, ion plating, and ion sputtering.

  The particle diameter of the conductive particles is preferably 0.5 μm or more, more preferably 1 μm or more, preferably 520 μm or less, more preferably 500 μm or less, still more preferably 100 μm or less, still more preferably 50 μm or less, and particularly preferably 20 μm. It is as follows. When the particle size of the conductive particles is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, the contact area between the conductive particles and the electrode is sufficiently large when the electrodes are connected using the conductive particles, and the conductive layer When forming the conductive particles, it becomes difficult to form aggregated conductive particles. Further, the distance between the electrodes connected via the conductive particles does not become too large, and the conductive layer is difficult to peel from the surface of the base material particles. Further, when the particle size of the conductive particles is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, the conductive particles can be suitably used for the use of the conductive material.

  The particle diameter of the conductive particles means a diameter when the conductive particles are spherical, and when the conductive particles have a shape other than a true spherical shape, it is assumed that the conductive particles have a true sphere corresponding to the volume. Means the diameter.

  The thickness of the conductive layer (when the conductive layer is a multilayer, the total thickness of the conductive layer) is preferably 0.005 μm or more, more preferably 0.01 μm or more, preferably 10 μm or less, more preferably 1 μm or less, Preferably it is 0.3 micrometer or less. When the thickness of the conductive layer is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, sufficient conductivity is obtained, and the conductive particles do not become too hard, and the conductive particles are sufficiently deformed when connecting the electrodes. .

  When the conductive layer is formed of a plurality of layers, the thickness of the outermost conductive layer is preferably 0.001 μm or more, more preferably 0.01 μm or more, preferably 0.5 μm or less, more preferably 0. .1 μm or less. When the thickness of the outermost conductive layer is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, the coating with the outermost conductive layer becomes uniform, the corrosion resistance becomes sufficiently high, and the connection resistance between the electrodes is further increased. Lower. Further, the thinner the gold layer when the outermost layer is a gold layer, the lower the cost.

  The thickness of the conductive layer can be measured by observing the cross section of the conductive particles using, for example, a transmission electron microscope (TEM).

  The conductive particles may have protrusions on the outer surface of the conductive layer. It is preferable that there are a plurality of the protrusions. An oxide film is often formed on the surface of the conductive layer and the surface of the electrode connected by the conductive particles. When conductive particles having protrusions are used, the oxide film is effectively eliminated by the protrusions by placing the conductive particles between the electrodes and pressing them. For this reason, an electrode and the conductive layer of electroconductive particle can be contacted still more reliably, and the connection resistance between electrodes can be made low. Furthermore, when the conductive particles are provided with an insulating material on the surface, or when the conductive particles are dispersed in a binder resin and used as a conductive material, the conductive particles and the electrodes are separated by protrusions of the conductive particles. Insulating substances or binder resins in between can be effectively eliminated. For this reason, the conduction | electrical_connection reliability between electrodes can be improved.

  As a method of forming protrusions on the surface of the conductive particles, a method of forming a conductive layer by electroless plating after attaching a core substance to the surface of the base particles, and electroless plating on the surface of the base particles Examples include a method of forming a conductive layer by, attaching a core substance, and further forming a conductive layer by electroless plating. Further, in order to form protrusions, a conductive layer is formed on the base particles by electroless plating without using the core substance, and then plating is deposited on the surface of the conductive layer in the form of protrusions. For example, a method of forming a conductive layer may be used.

  The conductive particles may include an insulating substance disposed on the outer surface of the conductive layer. In this case, when the conductive particles are used for connection between the electrodes, a short circuit between adjacent electrodes can be prevented. Specifically, when a plurality of conductive particles are in contact with each other, an insulating material is present between the plurality of electrodes, so that it is possible to prevent a short circuit between electrodes adjacent in the lateral direction instead of between the upper and lower electrodes. In addition, the insulating substance between the conductive layer of an electroconductive particle and an electrode can be easily excluded by pressurizing electroconductive particle with two electrodes in the case of the connection between electrodes. When the conductive particles have protrusions on the surface of the conductive layer, the insulating substance between the conductive layer of the conductive particles and the electrode can be more easily eliminated. The insulating substance is preferably an insulating resin layer or insulating particles, and more preferably insulating particles. The insulating particles are preferably insulating resin particles.

(Conductive material)
The conductive material includes the conductive particles described above and a binder resin. The conductive particles are preferably dispersed in a binder resin and used as a conductive material. The conductive material is preferably an anisotropic conductive material. The conductive material is preferably used for electrical connection of electrodes. The conductive material is preferably a circuit connection material.

  The binder resin is not particularly limited. As the binder resin, a known insulating resin is used. Examples of the binder resin include vinyl resins, thermoplastic resins, curable resins, thermoplastic block copolymers, and elastomers. As for the said binder resin, only 1 type may be used and 2 or more types may be used together.

  Examples of the vinyl resin include vinyl acetate resin, acrylic resin, and styrene resin. Examples of the thermoplastic resin include polyolefin resins, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, and polyamide resins. Examples of the curable resin include an epoxy resin, a urethane resin, a polyimide resin, and an unsaturated polyester resin. The curable resin may be a room temperature curable resin, a thermosetting resin, a photocurable resin, or a moisture curable resin. The curable resin may be used in combination with a curing agent. Examples of the thermoplastic block copolymer include a styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer, a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, a hydrogenated product of a styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer, and a styrene-isoprene. -Hydrogenated product of a styrene block copolymer. Examples of the elastomer include styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber and acrylonitrile-styrene block copolymer rubber.

  In addition to the conductive particles and the binder resin, the conductive material includes, for example, a filler, an extender, a softener, a plasticizer, a polymerization catalyst, a curing catalyst, a colorant, an antioxidant, a heat stabilizer, and a light stabilizer. Various additives such as an agent, an ultraviolet absorber, a lubricant, an antistatic agent and a flame retardant may be contained.

  The method for dispersing the conductive particles in the binder resin is not particularly limited, and a conventionally known dispersion method can be used. Examples of a method for dispersing the conductive particles in the binder resin include a method in which the conductive particles are added to the binder resin and then kneaded and dispersed with a planetary mixer or the like. The conductive particles are dispersed in water. Alternatively, after uniformly dispersing in an organic solvent using a homogenizer or the like, it is added to the binder resin and kneaded with a planetary mixer or the like, and the binder resin is diluted with water or an organic solvent. Then, the method of adding the said electroconductive particle, kneading with a planetary mixer etc. and disperse | distributing is mentioned.

  The conductive material can be used as a conductive paste and a conductive film. When the conductive material according to the present invention is a conductive film, a film that does not include conductive particles may be laminated on a conductive film that includes conductive particles. The conductive paste is preferably an anisotropic conductive paste. The conductive film is preferably an anisotropic conductive film.

  In 100% by weight of the conductive material, the content of the binder resin is preferably 10% by weight or more, more preferably 30% by weight or more, still more preferably 50% by weight or more, particularly preferably 70% by weight or more, preferably 99.% or more. It is 99 weight% or less, More preferably, it is 99.9 weight% or less. When the content of the binder resin is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, the conductive particles are efficiently arranged between the electrodes, and the connection reliability of the connection target member connected by the conductive material is further increased.

  In 100% by weight of the conductive material, the content of the conductive particles is preferably 0.01% by weight or more, more preferably 0.1% by weight or more, preferably 40% by weight or less, more preferably 20% by weight or less, More preferably, it is 10 weight% or less. When the content of the conductive particles is not less than the above lower limit and not more than the above upper limit, the conduction reliability between the electrodes is further enhanced.

(Connection structure and liquid crystal display element)
A connection structure can be obtained by connecting the connection target members using the conductive particles described above or using a conductive material including the conductive particles described above and a binder resin.

  The connection structure includes a first connection target member, a second connection target member, and a connection portion connecting the first connection target member and the second connection target member, and the connection portion. Is preferably formed of the above-described conductive particles, or a connection structure formed of a conductive material containing the above-described conductive particles and a binder resin. When the conductive particles are used alone, the connection part itself is the conductive particles. That is, the first and second connection target members are connected by the conductive particles. The conductive material used for obtaining the connection structure is preferably an anisotropic conductive material.

  The first connection target member preferably has a first electrode on the surface. The second connection target member preferably has a second electrode on the surface. It is preferable that the first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected by the conductive particles.

  FIG. 4 is a front sectional view schematically showing a connection structure using the conductive particles 1 shown in FIG.

  The connection structure 51 shown in FIG. 4 is a connection that connects the first connection target member 52, the second connection target member 53, and the first connection target member 52 and the second connection target member 53. Part 54. The connection part 54 is formed of a conductive material containing the conductive particles 1 and a binder resin. In FIG. 4, the conductive particles 1 are schematically shown for convenience of illustration. Instead of the conductive particles 1, other conductive particles such as the conductive particles 21 and 31 may be used.

  The first connection target member 52 has a plurality of first electrodes 52a on the surface (upper surface). The second connection target member 53 has a plurality of second electrodes 53a on the surface (lower surface). The first electrode 52 a and the second electrode 53 a are electrically connected by one or a plurality of conductive particles 1. Therefore, the first and second connection target members 52 and 53 are electrically connected by the conductive particles 1.

The manufacturing method of the connection structure is not particularly limited. As an example of a method of manufacturing a connection structure, a method of placing the conductive material between a first connection target member and a second connection target member to obtain a laminate, and then heating and pressurizing the laminate Etc. The pressure of the pressurization is about 9.8 × 10 ^{4 to} 4.9 × 10 ⁶ Pa. The temperature of the said heating is about 120-220 degreeC. The pressure of the pressurization for connecting the electrode of the flexible printed board, the electrode arranged on the resin film, and the electrode of the touch panel is about 9.8 × 10 ^{4 to} 1.0 × 10 ⁶ Pa.

  Specific examples of the connection target member include electronic components such as semiconductor chips, capacitors, and diodes, and electronic components such as printed boards, flexible printed boards, glass epoxy boards, and glass boards. The conductive material is preferably a conductive material for connecting electronic components. The conductive paste is a paste-like conductive material, and is preferably applied on the connection target member in a paste-like state.

  The conductive particles and the conductive material are also suitably used for touch panels. Therefore, the connection target member is preferably a flexible substrate or a connection target member in which electrodes are arranged on the surface of the resin film. The connection target member is preferably a flexible substrate, and is preferably a connection target member in which an electrode is disposed on the surface of the resin film. When the flexible substrate is a flexible printed substrate or the like, the flexible substrate generally has electrodes on the surface.

  Examples of the electrode provided on the connection target member include metal electrodes such as a gold electrode, a nickel electrode, a tin electrode, an aluminum electrode, a copper electrode, a silver electrode, a molybdenum electrode, and a tungsten electrode. When the connection object member is a flexible substrate, the electrode is preferably a gold electrode, a nickel electrode, a tin electrode, or a copper electrode. When the connection target member is a glass substrate, the electrode is preferably an aluminum electrode, a copper electrode, a molybdenum electrode, or a tungsten electrode. In addition, when the said electrode is an aluminum electrode, the electrode formed only with aluminum may be sufficient and the electrode by which the aluminum layer was laminated | stacked on the surface of the metal oxide layer may be sufficient. Examples of the material for the metal oxide layer include indium oxide doped with a trivalent metal element and zinc oxide doped with a trivalent metal element. Examples of the trivalent metal element include Sn, Al, and Ga.

  Moreover, the said base particle is used suitably as a spacer for liquid crystal display elements. That is, the base particle includes a pair of substrates constituting a liquid crystal cell, a liquid crystal sealed between the pair of substrates, and a liquid crystal display element spacer disposed between the pair of substrates. It is suitably used to obtain The spacer for a liquid crystal display element may be contained in a peripheral sealant.

  FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a liquid crystal display element using substrate particles according to an embodiment of the present invention as a spacer for a liquid crystal display element.

A liquid crystal display element 81 shown in FIG. 5 has a pair of transparent glass substrates 82. The transparent glass substrate 82 has an insulating film (not shown) on the opposing surface. Examples of the material for the insulating film include SiO ₂ . A transparent electrode 83 is formed on the insulating film in the transparent glass substrate 82. Examples of the material of the transparent electrode 83 include ITO. The transparent electrode 83 can be formed by patterning, for example, by photolithography. An alignment film 84 is formed on the transparent electrode 83 on the surface of the transparent glass substrate 82. Examples of the material of the alignment film 84 include polyimide.

  A liquid crystal 85 is sealed between the pair of transparent glass substrates 82. A plurality of base material particles 11 are arranged between the pair of transparent glass substrates 82. The base particle 11 is used as a spacer for a liquid crystal display element. The space between the pair of transparent glass substrates 82 is regulated by the plurality of base material particles 11. A sealing agent 86 is disposed between the edges of the pair of transparent glass substrates 82. Outflow of the liquid crystal 85 to the outside is prevented by the sealing agent 86. The sealing agent 86 includes base material particles 11 </ b> A that differ from the base material particles 11 only in particle size.

In the liquid crystal display element, the arrangement density of spacers for liquid crystal display elements per 1 mm ² is preferably 10 pieces / mm ² or more, and preferably 1000 pieces / mm ² or less. When the arrangement density is 10 pieces / mm ² or more, the cell gap becomes even more uniform. When the arrangement density is 1000 / mm ² or less, the contrast of the liquid crystal display element is further improved.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to Examples and Comparative Examples. The present invention is not limited only to the following examples.

(Example 1)
(1) Production of base particles Production of core)
600 parts by weight of divinylbenzene (purity 96%) and 400 parts by weight of isobornyl acrylate were mixed to obtain a mixed solution. 20 parts by weight of benzoyl peroxide was added to the obtained mixed solution and stirred until it was uniformly dissolved to obtain a monomer mixed solution. 4000 parts by weight of a 2 wt% aqueous solution in which polyvinyl alcohol having a molecular weight of about 1700 was dissolved in pure water was placed in a reaction kettle. Into this, the obtained monomer mixture was put and stirred for 4 hours to adjust the particle size so that the monomer droplets had a predetermined particle size. Thereafter, the reaction was performed in a nitrogen atmosphere at 85 ° C. for 9 hours, and the polymerization reaction of monomer droplets was performed to obtain particles. The obtained particles were washed several times with hot water, and then classified to recover polymer particles (organic cores) having several different particle sizes.

  In Example 1, among the polymer particles recovered by the classification operation, polymer particles (organic core) having a particle size of 2.48 μm were prepared.

Shell formation)
60 parts by weight of the obtained polymer particles (organic core), 12 parts by weight of hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide as a surfactant, 54.7 parts by weight of a 40% by weight aqueous methylamine solution, 1080 parts by weight of acetonitrile and It put in 40 weight part of pure waters, and mixed, and the dispersion liquid of the polymer particle was obtained. In this dispersion, 400 parts by weight of tetraethoxysilane corresponding to the above compound A, 720 parts by weight of acetonitrile, and a styrene derivative having an epoxy group corresponding to the above compound B (“Marproof G-0130SP” manufactured by NOF Corporation) ) 15 parts by weight were added to conduct a condensation reaction by a sol-gel reaction. A condensation reaction product of tetraethoxysilane and a styrene derivative having an epoxy group was deposited on the surface of the polymer particles to form shells, thereby obtaining particles. The obtained particles were washed twice with hot water, twice with methanol, and dried to obtain core-shell particles (base material particles). The obtained core-shell particles had a particle size of 3.02 μm. From the core particle size and the core-shell particle size, the shell thickness was calculated to be 0.27 μm.

(2) Production of conductive particles The obtained base particles were washed and dried. Then, the nickel layer was formed in the surface of the obtained base material particle | grains by the electroless-plating method, and the electroconductive particle was produced. The nickel layer had a thickness of 0.1 μm.

(Example 2)
Core-shell particles (base material particles) and conductive particles were obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the particle size of the organic core was set to 2.25 μm and the thickness of the shell was set to 0.37 μm.

(Example 3)
Except for changing 400 parts by weight of tetraethoxysilane corresponding to compound A to 370 parts by weight of tetraethoxysilane and 30 parts by weight of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane, and setting the thickness of the shell to 0.25 μm. In the same manner as in Example 1, core-shell particles (base material particles) and conductive particles were obtained.

Example 4
The type of the styrene derivative having an epoxy group corresponding to the above compound B (“Marproof G-0130SP” manufactured by NOF Corporation) was changed to an acrylic derivative having an epoxy group (“G-0150M” manufactured by NOF Corporation). In addition, core-shell particles (base material particles) and conductive particles were obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the thickness of the shell was set to 0.28 μm.

(Example 5)
Except that the styrene derivative having an epoxy group corresponding to the compound B (“Marproof G-0130SP” manufactured by NOF Corporation) was changed to polyacrylic acid having a methacryloxy group (molecular weight of about 5000). In the same manner as in Example 1, core-shell particles (base material particles) and conductive particles were obtained.

(Example 6)
(1) Palladium adhesion process The base material particle obtained in Example 1 was prepared. The obtained substrate particles were etched and washed with water. Next, resin particles were added to 100 mL of a palladium-catalyzed solution containing 8% by weight of a palladium catalyst and stirred. Then, it filtered and wash | cleaned. Substrate particles were added to a 0.5 wt% dimethylamine borane solution at pH 6 to obtain substrate particles to which palladium was attached.

(2) Core substance adhesion process The base material particle | grains to which palladium was adhered were stirred and dispersed for 3 minutes in 300 mL of ion-exchange water, and the dispersion liquid was obtained. Next, 1 g of metallic nickel particle slurry (average particle size 100 nm) was added to the dispersion over 3 minutes to obtain base particles to which the core material was adhered.

(3) Electroless nickel plating step In the same manner as in Example 1, a nickel layer was formed on the surface of the substrate particles to produce conductive particles. The nickel layer had a thickness of 0.1 μm.

(Example 7)
(1) Production of insulating particles A 1000 mL separable flask equipped with a four-neck separable cover, a stirring blade, a three-way cock, a condenser tube and a temperature probe was charged with 100 mmol methyl methacrylate and N, N, N-trimethyl. Ion-exchanged water containing a monomer composition containing 1 mmol of -N-2-methacryloyloxyethylammonium chloride and 1 mmol of 2,2'-azobis (2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride so that the solid content is 5% by weight. Then, the mixture was stirred at 200 rpm and polymerized at 70 ° C. for 24 hours under a nitrogen atmosphere. After completion of the reaction, it was freeze-dried to obtain insulating particles having an ammonium group on the surface, an average particle size of 220 nm, and a CV value of 10%.

  The insulating particles were dispersed in ion exchange water under ultrasonic irradiation to obtain a 10 wt% aqueous dispersion of insulating particles.

  10 g of the conductive particles obtained in Example 1 were dispersed in 500 mL of ion exchange water, 4 g of an aqueous dispersion of insulating particles was added, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 6 hours. After filtration through a 3 μm mesh filter, the particles were further washed with methanol and dried to obtain conductive particles having insulating particles attached thereto.

  When observed with a scanning electron microscope (SEM), only one coating layer of insulating particles was formed on the surface of the conductive particles. The coverage of the insulating particles with respect to the area of 2.5 μm from the center of the conductive particles by image analysis (that is, the projected area of the particle diameter of the insulating particles) was calculated to be 30%.

(Example 8)
Core-shell particles (base material particles) and conductive particles were obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the particle size of the organic core was set to 2.25 μm and the thickness of the shell was set to 0.123 μm.

Example 9
Core-shell particles (base material particles) and conductive particles were obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the particle size of the organic core was set to 9.46 μm and the shell thickness was set to 0.25 μm.

(Example 10)
Core-shell particles (base material particles) and conductive particles were obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the particle size of the organic core was set to 2.03 μm and the shell thickness was set to 0.50 μm.

(Example 11)
Core-shell particles (base material particles) and conductive particles were obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide was not used during shell formation.

(Example 12)
Core-shell particles (base material particles) and conductive particles were obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that tetraethoxysilane corresponding to Compound A was changed to methyltrimethoxysilane.

(Example 13)
Epoxy-substituted silicone alkoxy oligomer (“X-41-1053” manufactured by Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.), which is an epoxy-substituted type of styrene derivative having an epoxy group corresponding to the above compound B (“Marproof G-0130SP” manufactured by NOF Corporation) Except that it was changed to, in the same manner as in Example 1, core-shell particles (base material particles) and conductive particles were obtained.

(Example 14)
Except having changed into the silicone oligomer which has a methacryloxy group, the kind of the styrene-type derivative (The NOF Corporation "MAPROOF G-0130SP") which has the epoxy group corresponded to the said compound B was carried out similarly to Example 1. Core-shell particles (base material particles) and conductive particles were obtained.

(Comparative Example 1)
Substrate particles and conductive particles were obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that a styrene derivative having an epoxy group corresponding to Compound B (“Marproof G-0130SP” manufactured by NOF Corporation) was not used. . That is, the core-shell particles before forming the organic shell in Example 1 were used as the base particles.

(Comparative Example 2)
Substrate particles and conductive particles were obtained in the same manner as in Example 2 except that a styrene derivative having an epoxy group corresponding to Compound B ("Marproof G-0130SP" manufactured by NOF Corporation) was not used. . That is, the core shell particles before forming the organic shell in Example 2 were used as the base particles.

(Evaluation)
(1) Particle size of base material particle, organic core particle size and shell thickness About the obtained base material particle, a particle size distribution measuring device (“Multizer 4” manufactured by Beckman Coulter, Inc.) was used to obtain about 100,000 particle sizes. And the average particle size and standard deviation were measured. The particle size of the organic core used for preparing the base particles was also measured by the same method. From the difference between the particle size of the base particle and the particle size of the organic core, the thickness of the shell was determined.

(2) Compressive elastic modulus of base particles (10% K value and 30% K value)
The above-mentioned compression elastic modulus (10% K value and 30% K value) of the obtained base particle was measured under the condition of 23 ° C. by the above-described method using a micro compression tester (“Fischer Scope H-100” manufactured by Fisher) ). The 10% K value / 30% K value was determined.

(3) Compression recovery rate of substrate particles The compression recovery rate of the substrate particles was measured by the above-described method using a micro compression tester (Fischer Scope H-100 manufactured by Fischer).

(4) Connection resistance Fabrication of connection structure:
10 parts by weight of bisphenol A type epoxy resin (“Epicoat 1009” manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation), 40 parts by weight of acrylic rubber (weight average molecular weight of about 800,000), 200 parts by weight of methyl ethyl ketone, and a microcapsule type curing agent (Asahi Kasei E-material) 50 parts by weight of “HX3941HP” manufactured by S. Co., Ltd. and 2 parts by weight of silane coupling agent (“SH6040” manufactured by Toray Dow Corning Silicone Co., Ltd.) are added, and conductive particles are added to a content of 3% by weight. And dispersed to obtain a resin composition.

  The obtained resin composition was applied to a 50 μm-thick PET (polyethylene terephthalate) film whose one surface was released from the mold, and dried with hot air at 70 ° C. for 5 minutes to produce an anisotropic conductive film. The thickness of the obtained anisotropic conductive film was 12 μm.

  The obtained anisotropic conductive film was cut into a size of 5 mm × 5 mm. A glass substrate (width 3 cm, length 3 cm) provided with an aluminum electrode (height 0.2 μm, L / S = 20 μm / 20 μm) having a lead wire for resistance measurement on one side of the cut anisotropic conductive film. The aluminum electrode was affixed almost to the center of the aluminum electrode. Next, a two-layer flexible printed board (width 2 cm, length 1 cm) provided with the same aluminum electrode was aligned and pasted together so that the electrodes overlap each other. The laminated body of the glass substrate and the two-layer flexible printed circuit board was thermocompression bonded under pressure bonding conditions of 30 N, 180 ° C., and 20 seconds to obtain a connection structure.

Connection resistance measurement:
The connection resistance between the opposing electrodes of the obtained connection structure was measured by the 4-terminal method.

[Evaluation criteria for connection resistance]
◯: Connection resistance is 3.0Ω or less ○: Connection resistance exceeds 3.0Ω, 4.0Ω or less △: Connection resistance exceeds 4.0Ω, 5.0Ω or less ×: Connection resistance exceeds 5.0Ω

(5) Evaluation of connection reliability The connection structure obtained by the evaluation of (4) connection resistance was left at 85 ° C. and 85% (under high temperature and high humidity) for 100 hours. After standing, the increase in connection resistance was evaluated. The connection resistance between the opposing electrodes of the connection structure after standing was measured by the four-terminal method. From the connection resistance of the connection structure after being left, the connection reliability of the connection structure was determined according to the following criteria. It was confirmed that the reliability deteriorated when the connection resistance was increased.

[Evaluation criteria for connection reliability of connection structures]
○○: Less than 15% increase in connection resistance after leaving with respect to connection resistance before leaving ○: 15% or more, 30% increase in connection resistance after leaving with respect to connection resistance before leaving Less than △: The increase rate of the connection resistance after leaving untreated is 30% or more and less than 50% X: The increase rate of the connection resistance after leaving untreated is 50% that's all

  The results are shown in Table 1 below. In the evaluation of the connection resistance (4), it was confirmed that the worse the evaluation result, the more shell damage and scattering were observed.

(6) Example of use as spacer for liquid crystal display element Production of STN type liquid crystal display element:
In a dispersion medium containing 70 parts by weight of isopropyl alcohol and 30 parts by weight of water, spacers for liquid crystal display elements (base material particles) before heating in Examples 1 to 5 and 8 to 14 in 100% by weight of the obtained spacer dispersion liquid Was added so as to have a solid content concentration of 2% by weight and stirred to obtain a spacer dispersion liquid crystal display element.

An SiO ₂ film was deposited on one surface of a pair of transparent glass plates (length 50 mm, width 50 mm, thickness 0.4 mm) by a CVD method, and then an ITO film was formed on the entire surface of the SiO ₂ film by sputtering. A polyimide alignment film composition (SE3510, manufactured by Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd.) was applied to the obtained glass substrate with an ITO film by spin coating, and baked at 280 ° C. for 90 minutes to form a polyimide alignment film. After the alignment film was rubbed, wet alignment was performed on the alignment film side of one substrate so that the number of spacers for liquid crystal display elements was 100 per 1 mm ² . After forming a sealant around the other substrate, this substrate and the substrate on which the spacers were spread were placed opposite to each other so that the rubbing direction was 90 °, and both were bonded together. Then, it processed at 160 degreeC for 90 minute (s), the sealing agent was hardened, and the empty cell (screen which does not contain a liquid crystal) was obtained. An STN type liquid crystal containing a chiral agent (made by DIC) was injected into the obtained empty cell, and then the injection port was closed with a sealant, followed by heat treatment at 120 ° C. for 30 minutes to produce an STN type liquid crystal display element. Obtained.

  In the obtained liquid crystal display element, the space | interval between board | substrates was favorably controlled by the spacer for liquid crystal display elements before the heating of Examples 1-5, 8-14. Moreover, the liquid crystal display element showed favorable display quality. Moreover, as a result of leaving the liquid crystal display element using the spacer for liquid crystal display elements of Examples 1-7 for 168 hours at 75 degreeC, the gap was suppressed and the display quality of the liquid crystal display element was maintained favorable. Even when the substrate particles of Examples 1 to 5 and 8 to 14 were used as the liquid crystal display element spacers in the peripheral sealant for the liquid crystal display elements, the display quality of the obtained liquid crystal display elements was good. . In the evaluation of this liquid crystal display element, it was confirmed that the display quality was good because the damage and scattering of the shell were suppressed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Conductive particle 2 ... Conductive layer 11 ... Base particle 11A ... Base particle 12 ... Organic core 13 ... Shell 21 ... Conductive particle 22 ... Conductive layer 22A ... 1st conductive layer 22B ... 2nd conductive layer 31 ... conductive particles 31a ... projections 32 ... conductive layers 32a ... projections 33 ... core material 34 ... insulating material 51 ... connection structure 52 ... first connection target member 52a ... first electrode 53 ... second connection target member 53a ... Second electrode 54 ... Connection part 81 ... Liquid crystal display element 82 ... Transparent glass substrate 83 ... Transparent electrode 84 ... Alignment film 85 ... Liquid crystal 86 ... Sealing agent

Claims (10)

An organic core and a shell disposed on the surface of the organic core;
Reaction in which the shell has a reactive functional group capable of reacting with a silanol group or an alkoxy group bonded to a silicon atom and an alkoxy group bonded to a silanol group or a silicon atom to form a Si—O—C bond With a functional functional group-containing compound,
The compound having an alkoxy group bonded to the silanol group or silicon atom is hydrolyzed and polycondensed, and the compound having the alkoxy group bonded to the silanol group or silicon atom is reacted with the reactive functional group-containing compound. The base particle obtained by this. The shell includes a plurality of particulates formed by hydrolysis and polycondensation of a compound having an alkoxy group bonded to the silanol group or silicon atom,
The base particle according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of particulate materials are integrated from the reactive functional group-containing compound.   The reactive functional group capable of reacting with the silanol group or an alkoxy group bonded to a silicon atom to form a Si-O-C bond is an epoxy group, a carboxyl group, a vinyl group, or a (meth) acryloxy group. The base material particle according to 1 or 2.   The base material according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a conductive layer is formed on a surface and used to obtain conductive particles having the conductive layer, or used as a spacer for a liquid crystal display element. particle.   The base material particle according to claim 4, wherein a conductive layer is formed on a surface and used to obtain conductive particles having the conductive layer. Base material particles according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
Electroconductive particle provided with the conductive layer arrange | positioned on the surface of the said base material particle.   The conductive particle according to claim 6, further comprising an insulating material disposed on an outer surface of the conductive layer.   The electroconductive particle of Claim 6 or 7 which has a processus | protrusion on the outer surface of the said conductive layer. Containing conductive particles and a binder resin,
A conductive material, wherein the conductive particles include the base particles according to claim 1 and a conductive layer disposed on a surface of the base particles. A first connection object member having a first electrode on its surface;
A second connection target member having a second electrode on its surface;
A connection portion connecting the first connection target member and the second connection target member;
The connecting portion is formed of conductive particles or formed of a conductive material containing the conductive particles and a binder resin;
The conductive particle comprises the base material particle according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and a conductive layer disposed on a surface of the base material particle,
A connection structure in which the first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected by the conductive particles.

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