Patent Publication Number: US-10329468-B2

Title: Thermally conductive resin and thermal interface material comprising the same

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This Application claims the priority of Taiwan Patent Application No. 104140917, filed on Dec. 7, 2015, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein. 
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The technical field relates to thermally conductive resin and thermal interface material. 
     BACKGROUND 
     In order to improve the development of electronic products with multi-functionality, high-speed and high-power, a thermal interface material plays a key role in thermal management design. How to increase thermal conductivity efficiency between elements and heat sinks, the characteristics of thermal conductivity and thermal resistance of the thermal interface material play an important role. 
     The resin composition of the current thermal interface material is mostly epoxy resin, siloxane resin, polyamideimide resin and polyimide resin, and high-thermal-conductive powder capable of improving thermal conductivity, for example ceramic powder such as aluminum oxide or boron nitride is added thereto, and then made into the form of flakes, gaskets, ribbon, or film. In order to improve the thermal conductivity value of the thermal interface material, the amount of thermally conductive powder that is added is usually greater than 80 wt % based on the total composition. As more thermally conductive powder is added, the thermal conductivity value gets higher. However, in this situation, it is often difficult to exhibit other characteristics of the resin composition, resulting in deteriorated characteristics such as inadequate electrical insulation, softness, mechanical strength or heat resistance of the thermal interface material, substantially restricting its use. 
     Accordingly, there is a need for a novel high-thermal-conductive resin which can be conducted with less inorganic thermally conductive powder to meet the requirements of high thermal conductivity and high dielectric insulation. 
     SUMMARY 
     One embodiment of the disclosure provides a thermally conductive resin, represented by formula (I): 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     In formula (I), X 1  is 
                         
X 2  is
 
                                           
m is an integer ranging from 0 to 95, n is an integer ranging from 1 to 50, and o is an integer ranging from 1 to 80.
 
     One embodiment of the disclosure provides a thermal interface material comprising the disclosed thermally conductive resin. 
     A detailed description is given in the following embodiments. 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     In the following detailed description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. It will be apparent, however, that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are schematically shown in order to simplify the drawing. 
     One embodiment of the disclosure provides a thermally conductive resin, represented by formula (I): 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     In formula (I), X 1  may be 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     X 2  may be 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Additionally, in formula (I), m may be an integer ranging from about 0 to 95, n may be an integer ranging from about 1 to 50, and o may be an integer ranging from about 1 to 80. 
     In some embodiments, in formula (I), m may be an integer ranging from about 0 to 75, n may be an integer ranging from about 5 to 50, and o may be an integer ranging from about 20 to 80. 
     In some embodiments, in formula (I), m may be 0, n may be an integer ranging from about 20 to 50, and o may be an integer ranging from about 50 to 80. 
     In some embodiments, in formula (I), m may be an integer ranging from about 5 to 75, n may be an integer ranging from about 5 to 30, and o may be an integer ranging from about 20 to 80. 
     One embodiment of the disclosure provides a thermal interface material comprising a thermally conductive resin. 
     In some embodiments, the thermally conductive resin may be represented by formula (I): 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     In formula (I), X 1  may be 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     X 2  may be 
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     Additionally, in formula (I), m may be an integer ranging from about 0 to 95, n may be an integer ranging from about 1 to 50, and o may be an integer ranging from about 1 to 80. 
     In some embodiments, in formula (I), m may be an integer ranging from about 0 to 75, n may be an integer ranging from about 5 to 50, and o may be an integer ranging from about 20 to 80. 
     In some embodiments, in formula (I), m may be 0, n may be an integer ranging from about 20 to 50, and o may be an integer ranging from about 50 to 80. 
     In some embodiments, in formula (I), m may be an integer ranging from about 5 to 75, n may be an integer ranging from about 5 to 30, and o may be an integer ranging from about 20 to 80. 
     In some embodiments, the thermal interface material further comprises thermally conductive powder mixed in the thermal interface material. 
     In some embodiments, the disclosed thermally conductive powder may comprise ceramic powder, for example boron nitride, silicon carbide, aluminum nitride or aluminum oxide. 
     In some embodiments, the thermally conductive powder has a weight ratio less than or equal to about 50% in the thermal interface material. 
     In the disclosure, trimellitic anhydride (TMA) and the specific diisocyanate (for example MDI, TODI, NDI or a mixture thereof), dianhydride (for example PMDA, BTDA, ODPA, BPDA or a mixture thereof) and dicarboxylic acid (for example StDA) are adopted to proceed to polymerization reaction with the specific ratios to prepare a thermally conductive resin (PAI or PI) with characteristics of high thermal conductivity and high dielectric insulation. 
     EXAMPLES 
     Example 1 
     The Preparation of the Thermally Conductive Resin (PAI resin) (1) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 71.98 g of trimellitic anhydride (TMA), 125.00 g of 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 7.35 g of 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA) and 26.80 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 693.37 g of NMP solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PAI resin) of this example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 1. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     Example 2 
     The Preparation of the Thermally Conductive Resin (PAI resin) (2) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 36.24 g of trimellitic anhydride (TMA), 118.00 g of 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 41.62 g of 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA) and 37.95 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 701.41 g of NMP solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PAI resin) of this example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 1. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     Example 3 
     The Preparation of the Thermally Conductive Resin (PI resin) (3) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 108.00 g of 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 63.49 g of 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA) and 57.89 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 688.12 g of n-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PI resin) of this example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 1. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     Example 4 
     The Preparation of the Thermally Conductive Resin (PI resin) (4) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 110.00 g of 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 25.87 g of 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA) and 94.33 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 690.59 g of n-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PI resin) of this example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 1. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     Example 5 
     The Preparation of the Thermally Conductive Resin (PI resin) (5) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 108.00 g of 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 31.74 g of 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA), 33.47 g of 4,4′-oxydiphthalic anhydride (ODPA) and 57.89 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 693.30 g of n-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PI resin) of this example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 1. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     Example 6 
     The Preparation of the Thermally Conductive Resin (PI resin) (6) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 53.50 g of 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 56.50 g of 3,3′-dimethylbiphenyl-4,4′-diisocyanate (TODI), 31.45 g of 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA), 33.16 g of 4,4′-oxydiphthalic anhydride (ODPA) and 57.35 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 695.87 g of n-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PI resin) of this example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 1. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
             
               
                 TABLE 1 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Examples 
                 1 
                 2 
                 3 
                 4 
                 5 
                 6 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                 Trimellitic 
                 + 
                 + 
                 − 
                 − 
                 − 
                 − 
               
               
                 anhydride 
               
               
                 (TMA) 
               
               
                 Diisocyanate 
                 MDI 
                 MDI 
                 MDI 
                 MDI 
                 MDI 
                 MDI 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 TODI 
               
               
                 Dianhydride 
                 BPDA 
                 BPDA 
                 BPDA 
                 BPDA 
                 BPDA 
                 BPDA 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 ODPA 
                 ODPA 
               
               
                 Dicarboxylic 
                 StDA 
                 StDA 
                 StDA 
                 StDA 
                 StDA 
                 StDA 
               
               
                 acid 
               
               
                 Thermal 
                 0.35 
                 0.41 
                 0.42 
                 0.45 
                 0.41 
                 0.36 
               
               
                 conductivity 
               
               
                 value 
               
               
                 (W/mK) 
               
               
                 Molar ratio 
                 75:5:20 
                 40:30:30 
                 0:50:50 
                 0:20:80 
                 0:50:50 
                 0:50:50 
               
               
                 (m:n:o) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Example 7 
     The Preparation of the Thermally Conductive Resin (PI resin) (7) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 56.50 g of 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 47.45 g of 1, 5-naphthalene diisocyanate (NDI), 66.43 g of 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA) and 60.57 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 692.84 g of n-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PI resin) of this example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 2. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     Example 8 
     The Preparation of the Thermally Conductive Resin (PAI resin) (8) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 35.62 g of trimellitic anhydride (TMA), 116.00 g of 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 20.46 g of 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA), 22.40 g of 3,3′,4,4′-benzophenone tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BTDA) and 37.30 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 695.37 g of n-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PAI resin) of this example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 2. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     Example 9 
     The Preparation of the Thermally Conductive Resin (PAI resin) (9) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 36.54 g of trimellitic anhydride (TMA), 119.00 g of 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 20.99 g of 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA), 15.56 g of pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA) and 38.27 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 691.07 g of n-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PAI resin) of this example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 2. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     Example 10 
     The Preparation of the Thermally Conductive Resin (PAI resin) (10) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 35.62 g of trimellitic anhydride (TMA), 116.00 g of 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 20.46 g of 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA), 21.57 g of 4,4′-oxydiphthalic anhydride (ODPA) and 37.30 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 692.86 g of n-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PAI resin) of this example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 2. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     Example 11 
     The Preparation of the Thermally Conductive Resin (PAI resin) (11) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 26.03 g of trimellitic anhydride (TMA), 56.50 g of 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 59.67 g of 3,3′-dimethylbiphenyl-4,4′-diisocyanate (TODI), 39.86 g of 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA) and 48.45 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 691.50 g of n-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PAI resin) of this example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 2. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     Example 12 
     The Preparation of the Thermally Conductive Resin (PAI resin) (12) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 27.87 g of trimellitic anhydride (TMA), 60.50 g of 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 50.81 g of 1,5-naphthalene diisocyanate (NDI), 14.23 g of 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA) and 77.82 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 693.70 g of n-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PAI resin) of this example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 2. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     Example 13 
     The Preparation of the Thermally Conductive Resin (PAI resin) (13) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 27.06 g of trimellitic anhydride (TMA), 47.00 g of 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 29.61 g of 1,5-naphthalene diisocyanate (NDI), 37.23 g of 3,3′-dimethylbiphenyl-4,4′-diisocyanate (TODI), 13.81 g of 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA) and 75.57 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 690.85 g of n-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PAI resin) of this example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 2. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
             
               
                 TABLE 2 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Examples 
                 7 
                 8 
                 9 
                 10 
                 11 
                 12 
                 13 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                 Trimellitic 
                 − 
                 + 
                 + 
                 + 
                 + 
                 + 
                 + 
               
               
                 anhydride 
               
               
                 (TMA) 
               
               
                 Diisocyanate 
                 MDI 
                 MDI 
                 MDI 
                 MDI 
                 MDI 
                 MDI 
                 MDI 
               
               
                   
                 NDI 
                   
                   
                   
                 TODI 
                 NDI 
                 NDI 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 TODI 
               
               
                 Dianhydride 
                 BPDA 
                 BPDA 
                 BPDA 
                 BPDA 
                 BPDA 
                 BPDA 
                 BPDA 
               
               
                   
                   
                 BTDA 
                 PMDA 
                 ODPA 
               
               
                 Dicarboxylic 
                 StDA 
                 StDA 
                 StDA 
                 StDA 
                 StDA 
                 StDA 
                 StDA 
               
               
                 acid 
               
               
                 Thermal 
                 0.42 
                 0.32 
                 0.36 
                 0.31 
                 0.37 
                 0.45 
                 0.41 
               
               
                 conductivity 
               
               
                 value 
               
               
                 (W/mK) 
               
               
                 Molar ratio 
                 0:50:50 
                 40:30:30 
                 40:30:30 
                 40:30:30 
                 30:30:40 
                 30:10:60 
                 30:10:60 
               
               
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     Example 14 
     The Preparation of the Thermally Conductive Resin (PAI resin) (14) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 27.42 g of trimellitic anhydride (TMA), 50.00 g of 1,5-naphthalene diisocyanate (NDI), 62.87 g of 3,3′-dimethylbiphenyl-4,4′-diisocyanate (TODI), 14.00 g of 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA) and 76.58 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 692.59 g of n-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PAI resin) of this example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 3. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     Example 15 
     The Preparation of the Thermally Conductive Resin (PAI resin) (15) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 4.49 g of trimellitic anhydride (TMA), 58.50 g of 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 49.13 g of 1,5-naphthalene diisocyanate (NDI), 10.32 g of 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA), 7.65 g of pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA) and 100.34 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 691.28 g of n-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PAI resin) of this example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 3. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     Example 16 
     The Preparation of the Thermally Conductive Resin (PAI resin) (16) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 4.43 g of trimellitic anhydride (TMA), 48.50 g of 1,5-naphthalene diisocyanate (NDI), 60.98 g of 3,3′-dimethylbiphenyl-4,4′-diisocyanate (TODI), 10.18 g of 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA), 7.55 g of pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA) and 99.04 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 692.06 g of n-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PAI resin) of this example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 3. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
               
               
             
               
                   
                 TABLE 3 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Examples 
                 14 
                 15 
                 16 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
                 Trimellitic anhydride 
                 + 
                 + 
                 + 
               
               
                   
                 (TMA) 
               
               
                   
                 Diisocyanate 
                 NDI 
                 MDI 
                 NDI 
               
               
                   
                   
                 TODI 
                 NDI 
                 TODI 
               
               
                   
                 Dianhydride 
                 BPDA 
                 BPDA 
                 BPDA 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                 PMDA 
                 PMDA 
               
               
                   
                 Dicarboxylic acid 
                 StDA 
                 StDA 
                 StDA 
               
               
                   
                 Thermal conductivity value 
                 0.42 
                 0.46 
                 0.44 
               
               
                   
                 (W/mK) 
               
               
                   
                 Molar ratio (m:n:o) 
                 30:10:60 
                 5:15:80 
                 5:15:80 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Comparative Example 1 
     The Preparation of Conventional Thermally Conductive Resin (PAI resin) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 100.57 g of trimellitic anhydride (TMA) and 131.00 g of 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) were added to the reactor. 263.04 g of n-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PAI resin) of this comparative example was prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 4. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     Comparative Example 2 
     The Preparation of Conventional Thermally Conductive Resin (PAI resin) 
     Under room temperature, a stirrer and heating mantle were shelved on a one-liter four-mouth reactor. 94.82 g of trimellitic anhydride (TMA), 130.00 g of 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and 6.97 g of 4,4′-stilbenedicarboxylic acid (StDA) were added to the reactor. 695.35 g of n-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) solvent was then added to the reactor to proceed to dissolution reaction with uniform stirring. The reaction temperature was raised to 80° C. for one-hour reaction, and then raised to 120° C. for two-hour reaction. Next, the reaction temperature was continuously raised to 170° C. for two-hour reaction. After the reaction was completed, the reactor was cooled down to room temperature. A thermally conductive resin (PAI resin) of this comparative example was thus prepared. Next, the thermal conductivity value of the resin material was tested and is listed in Table 4. After the above steps were completed, the resin was kept in a sealed PE bottle. 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
               
             
               
                   
                 TABLE 4 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Comparative Example 
                 1 
                 2 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
                 Trimellitic anhydride 
                 + 
                 + 
               
               
                   
                 (TMA) 
               
               
                   
                 Diisocyanate 
                 MDI 
                 MDI 
               
               
                   
                 Dianhydride 
                 − 
                 − 
               
               
                   
                 Dicarboxylic acid 
                 − 
                 StDA 
               
               
                   
                 Thermal conductivity value 
                 0.18 
                 0.24 
               
               
                   
                 (W/mK) 
               
               
                   
                 Molar ratio (m:n:o) 
                 100:0:0 
                 95:0:5 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Example 17 
     The Preparation of the Thermal Interface Material (1) (with 50% thermally conductive powder of aluminum oxide) 
     The thermally conductive resin (PI resin) prepared by Example 4 was mixed with 50 wt % of thermally conductive powder of aluminum oxide to form a thermal interface material of this example. The thermal conductivity value and volume resistivity of the thermal interface material were then tested and are listed in Table 5. 
     Example 18 
     The Preparation of the Thermal Interface Material (2) (with 50% thermally conductive powder of aluminum oxide) 
     The thermally conductive resin (PAI resin) prepared by Example 15 was mixed with 50 wt % of thermally conductive powder of aluminum oxide to form a thermal interface material of this example. The thermal conductivity value and volume resistivity of the thermal interface material were then tested and are listed in Table 5. 
     Comparative Example 3 
     The Preparation of Conventional Thermal Interface Material (with 85% Thermally Conductive Powder of Aluminum Oxide) 
     The thermally conductive resin (PAI resin) prepared by Comparative Example 1 was mixed with 85 wt % of thermally conductive powder of aluminum oxide to form a thermal interface material of this example. The thermal conductivity value and volume resistivity of the thermal interface material were then tested and are listed in Table 5. 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
               
             
               
                   
                 TABLE 5 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Example 17 
                 Example 18 
                 Com. Example 3 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Thermally 
                 PI 
                 PAI 
                 PAI 
               
               
                 conductive resin 
               
               
                 Thermally 
                 Aluminum 
                 Aluminum 
                 Aluminum 
               
               
                 conductive powder 
                 oxide 
                 oxide 
                 oxide 
               
               
                   
                 (50 wt %) 
                 (50 wt %) 
                 (85 wt %) 
               
               
                 Thermal 
                 4.6 
                 5.0 
                 3.2 
               
               
                 conductivity value 
               
               
                 (W/mK) 
               
               
                 Volume resistivity 
                 10 13   
                 10 13   
                 10 11   
               
               
                 (Ω-cm) 
               
               
                 Breakdown voltage 
                 1.5 
                 1.5 
                 1.1 
               
               
                 (V) 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     In the disclosure, trimellitic anhydride (TMA) and the specific diisocyanate (for example MDI, TODI, NDI or a mixture thereof), dianhydride (for example PMDA, BTDA, ODPA, BPDA or a mixture thereof) and dicarboxylic acid (for example StDA) are adopted to proceed to polymerization reaction with the specific ratios to prepare a thermally conductive resin (PAI or PI) with characteristics of high thermal conductivity and high dielectric insulation. The thermal conductivity value of the present thermally conductive resin is higher than that of conventional thermally conductive resin about 1.3 to 2.3 times. Additionally, when a thermal interface material is further prepared, merely a small amount (about 50 wt % below) of thermally conductive powder (for example ceramic powder) is added in the thermally conductive resin, and the thermal interface material with characteristic of high thermal conductivity is thus obtained due to the present thermally conductive resin with superior characteristic of thermal conductivity. In a conventional thermal interface material, however, even though more than 80 wt % of thermally conductive powder is added, it still fails to reach the thermal conductivity value of the present thermally conductive resin. 
     It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope of the disclosure being indicated by the following claims and their equivalents.