Colloidal properties of copolymer‐encapsulated and surface‐modified pigment dispersion and its application in inkjet printing inks

A styrene–maleic acid copolymer (PSMA)‐encapsulated 2‐[(2‐methoxy‐4‐nitrophenyl) azo]‐N‐(2‐methoxyphenyl)‐3‐oxobutyramide (PY74) dispersion was prepared by the phase‐separation technique. A surface‐modified PY74 dispersion was prepared with PSMA sodium as a dispersant by the milling method. Furthermore, the two dispersions were applied to formulate pigment inks. The colloidal properties of these two dispersions were compared. The printing and color performance of the prepared inks were also investigated. The results show that the PSMA‐encapsulated PY74 dispersion with a small particle size had higher stabilities of NaCl concentration, pH value, and temperature than the surface‐modified PY74 dispersion. The apparent viscosity of the PSMA‐encapsulated PY74 dispersion changed little, while it changed greatly in the surface‐modified PY74 dispersion with an increase of the shear rate from 10 to 100 s⁻¹. The ink printing and color performance of printed Fabrics indicated that the PSMA‐encapsulated PY74 dispersion was more suitable for the preparation of inkjet printing ink than the surface‐modified PY74 dispersion. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011     

Preparation of nanoscale azo pigment yellow 13/poly(styrene–maleic acid) composite dispersions via free‐radical precipitation polymerization

Nanoscale azo pigment yellow 13 (PY13) was coated by poly(styrene–maleic acid) (PSMA) with a free‐radical precipitation polymerization, followed by the preparation of the dispersion. The effects of the PSMA structure on the particle size and centrifugal stability were investigated. The experimental results revealed that the particle size was large, and the stability of the PY13/PSMA dispersions was high when the molar ratio of the feeding maleic acid to styrene, the weight ratio of the feeding initiator to monomer, and the weight ratio of the feeding monomer to pigment were about 1.0, 0.6, and 20%, respectively. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering, and transmission electron microscopy indicated that PY13 was coated by PSMA. The PY13/PSMA dispersion was stable in the pH range 5.6–10.5. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010     

Effects of alkali on properties of nanoscale 2,9 dimethyl quinacridone/poly(styrene‐maleic acid) composite dispersion

Nanoscale 2,9 dimethyl quinacridone (P.R.122) encapsulated by copolymer of styrene and maleic acid (PSMA) was prepared via phase separation technique followed by the preparation of composite dispersions. Experimental results showed that sodium hydroxide provided the dispersion the smallest particle size and the highest stability when compared with other additives, regardless of it being taken as dispersant or the other neutralization reagent. An optimal process was attained by using sodium hydroxide with a dosage of 0.60 times of molar amount of ? COOH groups in PSMA when P.R.122/PSMA composite dispersion was treated at 45°C for 30 min. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010     

Preparation of styrene‐maleic acid copolymers and its application in encapsulated pigment red 122 dispersion

Styrene‐maleic acid copolymers were synthesized by free radical polymerization. Encapsulated pigment red 122 dispersions were prepared by sedimentation with these copolymers. Effects of copolymer structure such as molar content of maleic acid, molecular weight, and the amount of copolymers on stability and particle size of dispersion were investigated. The results showed that encapsulated pigment dispersion with higher stability, smaller particle size, and narrower particle distribution could be achieved when the molar content of maleic acid was at 0.43 and the intrinsic viscosity was at 79.65 ml/g with amount of copolymers 10%. The encapsulated layer was about 5 nm which could be observed by TEM. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 2007     

Preparation of cationic pigment dispersions by surface grafting of polystyrene‐maleic anhydride with glycidyltriethylammonium chloride

Novel cationic pigment dispersions, which have potential uses in inkjet inks and coloration of textile and paper, were prepared by grafting quarternary ammonium groups onto the surface of polystyrene‐maleic anhydride encapsulated C. I. pigment yellow 14 (PY 14) powder. It is shown that the Zeta potentials greatly rely on the reaction time and temperature. And also, when the weight ratio of glycidyltriethylammonium chloride (GTA) to encapsulated PY 14 powder was 3 : 1, the Zeta potential of modified pigment dispersion reached to + 35.05 mV. Just due to the high Zeta potential of the prepared cationic pigment dispersions, the prepared cationic pigment dispersion shows good dispersion stability and a narrow size distribution with the average particle size of 202.9 nm. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2009     

Effect of process conditions on the properties of surface‐modified organic pigments encapsulated by UV‐curable resins

Aqueous dispersions of nanoscale organic pigments were successfully prepared via ball milling and ultrasonication. The dispersed organic pigments were encapsulated into UV‐curable resins via a mini‐emulsion technique. Critical factors that affected the dispersion and encapsulation stability were investigated. The encapsulated organic pigments were characterised with transmission electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analyses, Fourier Transform‐infrared spectra and zeta potential. The results clarified that the type of dispersing agent plays an important role in achieving maximal dispersion stability. Encapsulated organic pigments showed greater dispersion stability, and better wettability than the original pigments. Polyester tetra‐acrylate oligomer can stabilise the mini‐emulsion from diffusion degradation and inhibit phase separation with time. 1,6‐Hexandiol dimethacrylate was the monomer of choice for ink‐jet printing inks. Furthermore, it was found that monomer/oligomer and pigment/resin ratios were more influential and needed to be optimised. Thermal analysis, ultracentrifuge sedimentation and morphologies provided supporting evidence for the encapsulation of organic pigments into UV‐curable resins.     

乳液聚合法包覆酞菁蓝的制备及性能研究

在超细可聚合分散剂/酞菁蓝分散体中添加共聚单体和引发剂,采用乳液聚合法对酞菁蓝进行包覆。考察了共聚单体结构及用量、引发剂用量、反应温度和时间对包覆酞菁蓝性能的影响。结果表明,与甲基丙烯酸甲酯(MMA)和丙烯酸丁酯(BA)相比,苯乙烯(St)是较佳的包覆共聚单体,当St质量为颜料质量的20%,过硫酸铵(APS)质量为St与烯丙氧基壬基苯氧基丙醇聚氧乙烯磺酸铵(ANPS)总质量的1.0%,于70～80℃反应2 h时,所制备包覆酞菁蓝的粒径较小,稳定性较高。与未聚合分散体相比,包覆酞菁蓝的耐热稳定性、耐酸碱稳定性和离心稳定性均有明显提高,FTIR和TEM照片表明,酞菁蓝表面包覆了聚合物,且包覆酞菁蓝粒度分布更均匀。     

Compatibilization of poly(lactic acid)/high impact polystyrene interface using copolymer poly(stylene‐ran‐methyl acrylate)

In this work, a surfactant‐free emulsion polymerization method was utilized to synthesize poly(styrene‐ran‐methyl acrylate) (PSMA) at a styrene/(methyl acrylate) mole ratio of 75/25 with the aim to compatibilize high impact polystyrene (HIPS)/poly(lactic acid) (PLA) interface. HIPS/PLA blends with different PSMA contents were prepared. Their phase morphologies, mechanical properties, and rheological and crystallization behaviors were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, tensile tests, rotational rheometry, and differential scanning calorimetry. The rheological results showed that the complex viscosity, storage moduli, and loss moduli of PLA/HIPS blends were enhanced with increasing PSMA content. A decrease in the degree of crystallinity of PLA in PLA/HIPS blends with the addition of PSMA was observed in the differential scanning calorimetry results. It was also revealed that the addition of a small amount of PSMA can effectively improve the compatibility and thus the interfacial adhesion of the PLA/HIPS blends, thereby reducing the size of the HIPS dispersion phase. When 1 wt % of PSMA was used, compared with the PLA/HIPS blends without PSMA, the tensile strength and notched Charpy impact strength of PLA/HIPS blends were improved by 95.3% and 104.8%, respectively. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2018 , 135, 45799.     

Preparation of melamine‐formaldehyde encapsulated fluorescent dye dispersion and its application to cotton fabric printing

In this study, CI Solvent Yellow 43 was encapsulated by melamine‐formaldehyde (MF) resin via in situ polymerisation to prepare the core‐shell structured fluorescent pigment. Fourier Transform‐infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry were used to characterise the encapsulated CI Solvent Yellow 43, indicating that MF successfully encapsulated CI Solvent Yellow 43 and that a core‐shell structure was formed. The prepared MF encapsulated fluorescent dye dispersion was also applied to flat screen printing of cotton fabrics, and the colour properties and fastness properties (washing and rubbing fastness) of printed fabrics were studied. The results showed that the encapsulated CI Solvent Yellow 43 printed cotton fabric exhibited a higher chroma and fluorescence intensity than that printed with unencapsulated CI Solvent Yellow 43. Moreover, the washing and rubbing fastness of the encapsulated CI Solvent Yellow 43 printed fabric was improved.     

超细涂料色浆的制备及其稳定性研究

涂料色浆的着色强度和色牢度等性能除了与颜料分子的化学结构、分散性密切相关外,还与涂料色浆微观颗粒的大小与分布有关。颜料粒径越小,其着色强度、光泽和遮盖力越好,因此,超细涂料色浆的制备得到了人们越来越多的关注。本课题研究了超细涂料色浆的制备方法,讨论了分散剂结构及用量、超声波处理时间、超声波处理功率对颜料分散效果的影响,分析表征了所制备涂料色浆的稳定性。研究结果表明分散剂FPE对颜料的分散效果较好,其较佳工艺为:颜料含量15%,分散剂用量占颜料用量的20%,超声波处理时间30 min,处理功率800 W,所制备的超细涂料色浆的粒径可达到150.9 nm,其离心稳定性达93.27%。稳定性实验表明所制备的涂料色浆具有良好的对温度、pH和电解质的稳定性。     

天然石榴皮色素/PBS着色膜的性能

采用溶剂萃取法从石榴皮中提取天然色素,将其机械搅拌混入可生物降解材料聚丁二酸丁二醇酯(PBS)中着色.采用偏光显微镜观察各种着色膜表面色素的分散情况;利用X射线衍射(WAXD)分析着色膜的结晶度;并测定着色膜的力学性能和热稳定性.研究结果表明:天然色素在塑料薄膜中分散性好,且色素的添加对PBS结晶度影响不大.随着色素量的增加,着色膜的拉伸强度增大,而断裂伸长率呈上升趋势,但其小于纯PBS膜的.超过9%的色素添加量使着色膜的热稳定性略微下降.     

Physical and mechanical properties of nanocomposite barrier film containing encapsulated nanoclay

Waterborne poly(styrene‐co‐butyl acrylate) was prepared via miniemulsion polymerization in which nanoclay (Cloisite® 30B, modified natural MMT) in different concentrations was encapsulated. Scanning electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction, and transmission electron microscopy confirmed the encapsulation and intercalated‐exfoliated structure of Cloisite® 30B within poly(styrene‐co‐butyl acrylate). The effect of nanoclay content on water vapor permeability, water uptake, oxygen permeability, thermal, and mechanical properties of thin films containing 1.5, 2.56, 3.5, and 5.3 wt % encapsulated Cloisite® 30B in poly(styrene‐co‐butyl acrylate) was investigated. The presence of encapsulated Cloisite® 30B within the polymer matrix improved tensile strength, Young's modulus, and toughness of the nanocomposites depending on the nanoclay content. Water vapor transmission rate, oxygen barrier properties, and thermal stability were also improved. The results indicated that the incorporation of Cloisite® 30B in the form of encapsulated platelets improved physicomechanical properties of the nanoclay‐polymer composite barrier films. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010     

Coloration properties and chemo‐rheological characterization of a dioxazine pigment‐based monodispersed masterbatch

A dioxazine‐based color pigment was added to a commercial polyamide 6 (PA6) through an extrusion process, in order to prepare monoconcentrated violet masterbatches through different production set‐up. A detailed characterization of the resulting materials was carried out in order to find the best processing parameters combination to optimize pigment dispersion and to reduce the clogging power. The preparation of masterbatches with repeated extrusions markedly reduced the filter pressure value and increased the Relative Color Strength, while filtration did not significantly influence pigment dispersion. Rheological measurements and end‐groups analysis were conducted on the same materials with the aim to evaluate their thermal degradation resistance, and the thermal stability of the compounds was retained even upon three extrusions. Therefore, it can be concluded that a proper optimization of the process parameters could lead to an important reduction of the production waste, increasing the quality of the final product. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015 , 132, 41452.     

分散剂对红色颜料分散体系稳定性的影响及其在白板笔墨水中的应用

以高分子化合物——聚乙烯醇缩丁醛(PVB)、聚氧乙烯聚氧丙烯嵌段共聚物(F68)、聚乙烯吡咯烷酮(PVP)及其分别与非离子型表面活性剂脂肪醇聚氧乙烯醚(AEO-6)复配作为分散剂,研究不同分散剂对醇溶性白板笔墨水红色颜料分散体系稳定性的影响。通过离心分离-吸光度测试、粒径分析判断其稳定性;通过流变性测试探究高分子化合物与AEO-6之间的作用关系。将稳定性好的分散剂用于制备红色白板笔墨水,并通过流变性测试、粒径分析表征墨水的稳定性能。结果表明,采用3种高分子分散剂的红色颜料分散体系稳定性好,且添加质量分数为1%PVB的体系稳定性最佳。在高分子分散剂与AEO-6复配分散的颜料体系中,高分子分散剂对体系稳定性起主导作用,AEO-6并没有起到明显的作用。在红色白板笔墨水中,PVB分散的墨水体系稳定性最佳,此结果与红色颜料分散体系相一致。     

Surfactant screening techniques for effective dispersion of carbon black pigment

Effective dispersion of a pigment in a colour concentrate is imperative to its performance. A well dispersed pigment yields the true strength of a colour and becomes stabilised in the long run. To accomplish this, a suitable chemistry of the surfactant is a prerequisite for dispersion and stabilisation of the pigment. A plethora of surfactants are available commercially and it is very difficult to choose the right surfactant that suits the pigment chemistry. Carbon black, being difficult to disperse, was chosen in this study to provide dispersion from an effective surfactant. Simple screening processes, if available for these surfactants, can save a huge amount of time and energy compared with the conventional method of conducting individual experiments. This paper discusses the development of such simple surfactant screening techniques, which could make the selection process simpler and quicker.     

水溶性醇对中性墨水性能的影响

分别考察了与分散树脂SMA(苯乙烯-马来酸酐树脂)相容的6种水溶性醇对炭黑颜料色浆的分散稳定性,中性墨水的触变性、保湿性与书写性能的影响。结果表明,聚乙二醇200、聚乙二醇400和甘油均与SMA具有较好的相容性;以聚乙二醇400制得的炭黑色浆分散稳定性最佳;与SMA相容性好的水溶性醇随其添加量的变化会对中性墨水触变值产生较大的影响;甘油、乙二醇与聚乙二醇400都可使中性墨水具有良好的保湿性;甘油、聚乙二醇200与聚乙二醇400所制备的中性墨水出墨量稳定、线条均匀,书写性能良好。     

Mechanical,thermal, and morphological properties of maleic anhydride‐g‐polypropylene compatibilized and chemically modified banana‐fiber‐reinforced polypropylene composites

Composites were prepared with chemically modified banana fibers in polypropylene (PP). The effects of 40‐mm fiber loading and resin modification on the physical, mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of the composites were evaluated with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Infrared (IR) spectroscopy, and so on. Maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (MA‐g‐PP) compatibilizer was used to improve the fiber‐matrix adhesion. SEM studies carried out on fractured specimens indicated poor dispersion in the unmodified fiber composites and improved adhesion and uniform dispersion in the treated composites. A fiber loading of 15 vol % in the treated composites was optimum, with maximum mechanical properties and thermal stability evident. The composite with 5% MA‐g‐PP concentration at a 15% fiber volume showed an 80% increase in impact strength, a 48% increase in flexural strength, a 125% increase in flexural modulus, a 33% increase in tensile strength, and an 82% increase in tensile modulus, whereas the heat deflection temperature increased by 18°C. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010     

Influence of nano‐coated pigment ink formulation on ink‐jet printability and printing accuracy

Pigment ink was formulated with nano‐coated pigment dispersion, prepared via mini‐emulsion polymerization. To study the effect of nano‐coated pigment, surfactant and humectant on ink‐jet printability, the trajectory of droplets with different pigment ink composition was monitored. The effect of ink formulation on the accuracy of printing process of the pigment ink was discussed by study on line width and edge contour of printed patterns. Experimental results indicated that the additives and properties of the pigment ink had a great influence on droplet formation and precise positioning of the printed patterns. The optimal composition for the pigment ink as following: nano‐coated pigment dispersion was 20% w/w, surfactant (S‐465) was 1.5% w/w, humectant (diethylene glycol) was 30% w/w and defoamer (FB‐50) was 0.1% w/w. The prepared pigment ink exhibited excellent freeze–thaw, thermal and centrifugal stability. In addition, the optimal formula was beneficial to form a stable droplet and obtain high precision patterns.     

两种钴蓝颜料在聚烯烃色母粒中的应用研究

通过X射线光电子能谱仪、X射线衍射仪及扫描电镜对钴蓝颜料元素种类及含量、结晶性能、颜料粒子形貌及分布的研究,了解两种钴蓝颜料的微观差异;将两种钴蓝颜料应用于色母粒,采用积分球式测色仪、显微镜和熔体流动速率仪,分析了色母粒及其着色制品的着色力、分散性能、遮盖性能及色母粒的加工流动性能差异。结果表明,恰当的钴铝含量可以使钴蓝颜料在制品中有良好的着色效果;颜料表面元素中碳含量高有利于颜料在塑料中的分散,制备的色母粒加工流动性能更好;原生粒子小的钴蓝颜料充分分散后其着色效果比原生粒子大的更好;而对于40%钴蓝颜料含量的色母粒,采用5%的蜡作为分散剂,可以达到很好的分散效果。     

Heterocoagulation behavior of carbon black with surface encapsulation through emulsion polymerization

Nanocomposite microspheres containing styrene–acrylate resin, wax, and carbon black (CB) with desired CB dispersion were prepared through heterocoagulation. The CB surface was modified using conventional anionic emulsifier and anionic dispersants with different lengths of nonionic chains and reactivities or through polymer encapsulation via emulsion polymerization to regulate the dispersion and concentration of CB in the microspheres. Experimental results showed that anionic dispersants with long nonionic chains effectively dispersed and stabilized CB particles. Polystyrene (PS) was then encapsulated on the CB surface by using a reactive dispersant and a water‐soluble initiator of polymerization. The CB particles exhibited comparable pH stability with other heterocoagulation components. Overall, encapsulation through emulsion polymerization can be used to obtain not only high CB content but also improved CB distribution in the resulting microspheres. High coagulation efficiency can also be achieved using polystyrene‐encapsulated dispersed CB because of its high affinity to emulsifiers and reactive dispersants during dispersion. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2016 , 133, 43516.