Synthesis and Application of Acrylic Colloidal Unimolecular Polymers as a Melamine Thermoset System
Abstract
Acrylic polymers were synthesized with a ratio of 1: 7 or 1: 8 of acrylic acid to acrylic ester monomers to produce an acid-rich resin. the polymers were water reduced and solvent was stripped to produce colloidal unimolecular polymers (CUPs). These particles were typically 3-9 nm in diameter depending on the molecular weight. They were then formulated into a clear coating with melamine as the crosslinker with thermal curing. Compared to commercial latex films, these melamine-cured acrylic CUPs had a distinct advantage of having a near-zero volatile organic compound, better availability of surface functional groups, and improved water resistance. the coatings were evaluated for their methyl ethyl ketone resistance, adhesion, hardness, gloss, flexibility, abrasion, and impact resistance properties.
Recommended Citation
J. K. Mistry et al., "Synthesis and Application of Acrylic Colloidal Unimolecular Polymers as a Melamine Thermoset System," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, vol. 131, no. 20, John Wiley & Sons Inc., Jan 2014.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1002/app.40916
Department(s)
Chemistry
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0021-8995
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
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text
Language(s)
English
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© 2014 John Wiley & Sons Inc., All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2014
