Spraying Cellulose Nanofibrils for Improvement of Tensile and Barrier Properties of Writing & Printing (W&P) Paper

An experimental spray coater was used to coat writing and printing (W&P) paper substrate with cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) suspensions. The effects of spraying variables (i.e. concentration of suspension, spray pressure, distance and time of spray) on the coated sheets were analyzed in terms of the tensile strength, water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), and oxygen transmission rate (OTR). Basis weight and the thickness of coated layers in the different treatments were measured. In addition, image analysis of the microstructure examined the coating adhesion. The WVTR of the papers decreased, while tensile strength increased with one layer of CNF coating. The OTR was not changed with the CNF coating. The tensile strength and microstructure images of the coated papers indicate good adhesion between the CNF coating and the paper substrate when using the spray coater.     

The application of microencapsulated phase‐change materials to nylon fabric using direct dual coating method

The fabrication of functional textiles able to provide thermal regulation and comfort for the body has attracted increasing interest in recent years. This research investigated fabric coatings containing energy absorbing, temperature stabilizing, phase‐change material microcapsules (PCMMcs), and their methods of application. Specifically, a coated fabric was directly prepared by a dual‐type coating method, in which the PCMMcs were dispersed in a polyurethane coating solution with no binder. The thermal performances of the dual‐coated samples were evaluated by differential scanning calorimetry, and their physical characteristics were examined by scanning electron microscopy, thermal vision camera, porosity, water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), and water entry pressure (WEP) analyses. Furthermore, the microclimate characteristics of the thermally enhanced fabrics were investigated under experimental conditions using a human‐clothing‐environment (HCE) simulator system. The study results confirmed the superior performance of the dual‐coated fabrics in terms of thermal regulation and body comfort, compared with those coated by the dry or wet coating method, because of the improved WEP, WVTR, and thermal performance. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008     

Effect of hybrid polymer coating of Bioglass® foams on mechanical response during tensile loading

A simplified two-dimensional finite elements model was created for a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) coated Bioglass^® strut undergoing tensile stresses (loading mode I). The strengthening contributions due to the infiltration of coating into surface cracks and coating's stiffness were evaluated in terms of stress intensity factor K_I and tensile stresses σ_yy in the proximity of the crack tip. The infiltration of the coating until the crack tip resulted as the most effective criterion for the struts strengthening. Bioglass^® based scaffolds were dip coated into PVA and PVA/microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) aqueous solutions and tested in tensile load. Coated samples exhibited remarkably higher tensile strength than non-coated ones, which further raised with the increased amount of MFC. Contact angle θ and linear viscosity η measurements of PVA/MFC solutions showed that MFC caused a reduction in θ and a drastic increase in η, indicating that a balance between these two effects must be achieved.     

Nanofibrillated cellulose in wood coatings: Dispersion and stabilization of ZnO as UV absorber

The effect of nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) on the dispersion and stabilization of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles in waterborne wood coatings was examined. Different coating compositions with and without NFC at varying concentrations of unstabilized, powdery or stabilized ZnO were produced. Properties of free coating films prepared via bar coating and wood specimens coated by brush with the coating compositions were evaluated. This included the effects of NFC and ZnO on the coating appearance, film formation, distribution of ZnO in the coatings, tensile properties and UV absorbing properties of free films and the effects of artificial weathering on the coated wood specimens. We showed that NFC significantly improved the distribution of the unstabilized ZnO in the coatings and prevented sedimentation of ZnO. NFC also improved film formation and inhibited crack formation during curing and weathering for more brittle binder materials. NFC had a pronounced matting effect but did not influence the coating colour. Colour stability of coated wood specimens during weathering was affected by the ZnO content, but needs further improvement. The results show that the biopolymer NFC is suitable to stabilize ZnO in coatings for wood, which could be of interest for other applications, as well.     

Preparation and characterization of Bioglass®-based scaffolds reinforced by poly-vinyl alcohol/microfibrillated cellulose composite coating

The present work deals with the preparation and mechanical characterization of Bioglass^®-based porous scaffolds reinforced by a composite coating constituted by polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and microfibrillated cellulose (MFC). Samples were produced by foam replication process, using a novel ethanol-based Bioglass^® slurry. The addition of PVA/MFC coating led to a 10 fold increase of compressive strength and a 20 fold increase of tensile strength in comparison with non-coated scaffolds. SEM observations of broken struts surfaces proved the reinforcing and toughening effect of the composite coating which were ascribed to crack bridging and fracture of cellulose fibrils. The mechanical properties of the coatings were investigated by tensile testing of PVA/MFC composite stripes. The stirring time of the PVA/MFC solution came out as a crucial parameter in order to achieve a more homogeneous dispersion of the fibers and therefore enhanced strength and stiffness.     

Effect of hyperbranched acrylates on UV‐curable soy‐based biorenewable coatings

Utilization of biorenewable components in UV‐curable coating formulations is both economically and environmentally beneficial, particularly when compared to their petrochemical‐based counterparts. To produce UV‐curable coatings of high biorenewable content with enhanced performance, acrylated epoxidized soybean oil (ASBO) was combined with biorenewable reactive diluent tetrahydrofufuryl acrylate, adhesion promoters, photoinitiator and hyperbranched acrylates (HBAs) as synthetic tougheners. The HBAs were found to impart high functionality and low viscosity, thus increasing crosslinking in the coating network and improving mechanical and thermal properties such as film hardness, adhesion, solvent resistance, impact resistance, tensile modulus and toughness, glass transition temperature and thermal stability. Real‐time Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy showed decreased acrylate conversion when compared with a reference formulation without HBAs, which was attributed to earlier coating network vitrification during UV irradiation. ASBO‐based coatings were also thermally annealed to allow further reaction of unreacted components in the vitrified network. As a result, coating properties were further improved. Overall, the addition of HBAs as synthetic tougheners to UV‐curable ASBO‐based biorenewable coating systems was shown to greatly improve the corresponding coating properties. Copyright © 2010 Society of Chemical Industry     

聚芴醚酮超疏水喷涂纸及其性能

以聚二甲基硅氧烷(PDMS)和纳米SiO2掺杂聚芴醚酮(PFEK),采用溶液喷涂法在纸张表面构筑了耐用的超疏水涂层.考察了PDMS和SiO2用量(以PFEK和N-甲基吡咯烷酮的质量为基准,下同)对纸张水接触角的影响.结果表明,当PDMS和SiO2用量均为2％时,纸张表面的水接触角达到最大值170?,滚动角最小值为1?,聚合物将SiO2固定在纸张纤维上,使其表面呈现微纳米粗糙结构.超疏水性源于这种疏水粗糙表面下积蓄的空气对液滴浸润的抑制.制得的PFEK/PDMS/SiO2喷涂纸经过40个摩擦周期或12次对折测试后,其水接触角仍达到150°以上,能够维持超疏水性能,并具有较好的机械稳定性.拉伸测试表明,涂层将普通纸张的拉伸强度从10.1 MPa增强到37.8 MPa,在水中浸泡15 min后,该喷涂纸的拉伸强度为25 MPa,仍具有较好的力学性能.另外,PFEK/PDMS/SiO2喷涂纸能够抵抗黏稠泥土的污染,表现良好的自清洁性能.     

High oxygen barrier property of polyethylene composite films with bilayer polyvinyl alcohol coating for emergency foods in high-humidity environments

The limited oxygen barrier of polyethylene (PE) films has restricted their further application in food packaging, like emergency foods. Although its oxygen barrier property can be improved by applying a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) coating, the application of PVA/PE composite films in high-humidity environments is still challenging. Hence, this study aimed to enhance the oxygen barrier properties of PVA/PE composite films in high-humidity environments. Specifically, PVA coatings were modified by the itaconic acid (IA) and magnesium-aluminum layered double hydroxides (LDH), and then applied to PE films as bilayer coating. Because of the unique bilayer coating on the PE surface, the oxygen barrier property of PVA/PE composite film (IA/LDH-p) in high-humidity environments has been further improved. The results confirmed that IA/LDH-p had an oxygen permeability coefficient of 1.92 ± 0.16 × 10⁻¹⁶ cm³ cm/(cm² s Pa) under a high-humidity environment test, 82.42% better than that of single-layer coating coated on PE surface. After being stored at RH 90% for 36 h, the tensile strength and elongation at break values of IA/LDH-p were 27.20 MPa and 919.63%, respectively. Overall, this obtained PVA/PE composite films showed great potential for application in emergency foods packaging, particularly in high-humidity environments.     

Preparation of a hydrophobic cerium oxide nanoparticle coating with polymer binder via a facile solution route

In this work, cerium oxide (CeO₂) nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized using a facile, low temperature solution process and coated using spin coating and spray coating approaches, for the fabrication of a hydrophobic surface coating. Silicon wafer (Si) substrates coated with CeO₂ NPs exhibited excellent hydrophobic behavior, but poor adhesion of the NPs to the substrate was observed - likely due to the low surface polarity of CeO₂ NPs. Polyacrylic acid (PAA) was introduced as an adhesion promoter to improve NP surface characteristics and obtain an adherent and cohesive coating. Slight polarity tuning and binder inclusion significantly enhanced the binding capability of the NPs as determined by peel-off measurements. The superior mechanical properties of NP coatings were attributed to the incorporation of PAA in the polymeric network. It improves inter-particle and particle-substrate secondary interactions, ultimately aiding NP cohesion and adhesion when deposited onto the Si substrate. The adhesive and hydrophobic properties of CeO₂ NP coatings were maintained upon exposure to high temperatures, and the coatings are transparent as well, making them suitable for various applications, such as cookware, glass coating and technology components.     

聚氨酯风电叶片涂料的配方研究

阐述了目前市场上较通用的聚氨酯叶片涂料的配方开发要点,对比了聚氨酯涂料中使用的聚酯树脂和丙烯酸树脂的性能差异,在实验中验证了选择聚酯改性丙烯酸树脂作为叶片涂料成膜物的必然性。文中还对比了不同耐磨添加剂对耐磨性能的影响,以及不用消光粉对光泽、性能的影响。得出了PTFE蜡和蜡处理的二氧化硅是最佳选择,给出了最优化的聚氨酯叶片涂料配方,同时,列出了基于最优化的配方所得到的聚氨酯叶片涂料的性能结果。     

粘接剂对热化学反应陶瓷涂层结构与性能的影响

采用相同的陶瓷骨料(SiO2+Al)、添加剂(MgO+CrO3)和固化工艺,分别以磷酸铝和水玻璃为粘接剂,在Q235钢上制备陶瓷涂层,对其相成分、微观形貌、热震性能以及耐蚀性能进行了分析测试,讨论了粘接剂对涂层耐蚀性的影响。结果表明,尽管以磷酸铝为粘接剂的陶瓷涂层在固化过程中产生少量孔隙,但仍具有比以水玻璃为粘接剂的陶瓷涂层更优异的抗热震性能以及耐酸、碱、盐腐蚀性能。     

武器装备特种涂料的研制

研究了基料分子结构对涂膜弹性及表面能的影响,选择了功能性颜填料及助剂对涂料进行改性,得到了耐腐蚀、耐磨、弹性、抗拉强度等综合性能良好的聚氨酯弹性体涂料。     

涂覆类cBN磨料性能研究

对比了几种涂覆类cBN磨料的性能及其应用于陶瓷结合剂磨具的性能,通过扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、差热—热重分析仪(DSC-TG)及力学性能测试仪对其进行表征,结果发现:刚玉涂覆cBN磨料的力学性能和热稳定性没有劣化,但与陶瓷结合剂制成磨具抗折强度降低;钛涂覆cBN磨料陶瓷结合剂磨具抗折强度提高,但钛涂覆后cBN磨料力学性能和热稳定性变差;玻璃涂覆cBN磨料的力学性能和热稳定性有所提高,其与陶瓷结合剂在界面处结合紧密,增强了二者之间的把持力,提高了其磨削性能.     

有机桥连聚倍半硅氧烷光学防潮涂层的制备

以巯丙基三甲氧基硅烷(MPTMS)和3-(甲基丙烯酰氧)丙基三甲氧基硅烷为(MATMS)为原料,经巯-烯点击反应制备有机桥连硅烷前驱体3-三甲氧硅基丙基-2-甲基-3-[(3-三甲氧硅基)丙基硫代]丙酸酯(MPMA).采用溶胶-凝胶法,MPMA在酸性条件下水解-缩聚得到溶胶,将其分别沉积在载玻片和聚醚酰亚胺(PEI)上...     

Heterogeneous latices as binders in porous particle structures

Heterogeneous carboxylated styrene-butadiene (S/Bu) latices were prepared by a two-stage polymerization process, using three seeds of polystyrene with different molecular weights. The second-stage polymer was a copolymer with a fixed S/Bu-ratio of 1 and a methacrylic acid (MAA) content of either 1 or 10 wt %. It has been found that the morphology of the films made from these latices influenced the modulus in the rubbery region of these films. The heterogeneous latices were used as binders in porous structures based on micron-sized kaolin particles. Such structures are typically employed as paper coatings. Polyester substrates were coated with aqueous suspensions containing the kaolin particles and the heterogeneous latex. The coatings were dried at room temperature, which corresponds to the rubbery region of the latex films. It was found that a higher modulus (which is determined here by the morphology of the latex film) in the rubbery region of the films was associated with coating layers with higher porosity, greater light scattering ability, and higher coating gloss. This is interpreted as being the result of a retarded shrinkage of the coating layers during the drying of these structures due to the increase in modulus of the latex films. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 63: 661–670, 1997     

几种常用涂料配方设计介绍

涂料是一种复杂的混合物,其配方设计需要考虑很多因素,基于不同因素的考虑,配方也是多种多样的,对于配方的设计也需要遵循一定的原则及方法,而且涂料的品种繁多,对于不同的涂料配方的设计也是不同的,所表现出来的功能也是各异,本文主要介绍几种常用涂料的性能及配方设计的方法。     

New developments in radiation-curable powder coatings

Radiation-curable powder coatings are now in the early stages of commercialization. For years, the coatings industry has sought ways to lower the curing temperature of powder coatings. UV-curable powder coatings offer the possibility of curing powder coatings at temperatures as low as 120°C. Radiation-curable powder coatings also offer high cure speed and relatively low energy consumption. As each application requires its own coating performance, two different maleate-vinyl ether-based binders for UV-curable powder coatings have been developed. With these binders the balance between flexibility and hardness of the coating can be adjusted with proper formulation. In this paper, the curing characteristics and coating performance of several UV-powder coating formulations are described. In addition, a comparison between conventional powder coatings and UV-powder coatings is provided. Presented at the 26th International Waterborne, High-Solids, and Powder Coatings Symposium, February 10–12, 1999, New Orleans, LA. P.O. Box 615, 8000 AP Zwolle, The Netherlands.     

Development of dual purpose,industrially important PLA–PEG based coated abrasives and packaging materials

Fabrication of industrially valuable PLA based coated abrasive and packaging products are made using bio-polymeric blends of PLA–PEG without involving the use of hazardous halogen based solvents, such as, chloroform and dichloromethane. Accordingly, an attempt has been made in our study to substitute a relatively less harmful ethyl acetate (EA) solvent in place of the toxic halogenated solvents to dissolve both PLA and PEG polymer blends to produce an environmentally safe PLA–PEG coating and film formulation in EA. This attempt in turn eliminates and replaces the use of non-degradable polymer coatings, (such as, acrylates, PVC, and synthetic latex) on Kraft paper thereby contributing to sustainability and environmental safety besides reduction in waste disposal to realize a cleaner environment. PLA is a hard and brittle polymer, which restricts its unexplored industrial user applications. On the other hand, PEG toughens the brittle PLA due to its plasticizing action. Hence, PLA–PEG polymer blends were prepared using increasing percentage of PEG content systematically from 5% to 25% and the % of PEG in PLA was optimized to 10% to get the maximum toughening effect in PLA–PEG formulation, which is ascertained by differential scanning calorimetry analysis. FTIR analysis confirmed the possible interaction that occurred between PLA and PEG, due to which a shift in vibration frequency of the PLA carbonyl group is observed. The other important test results from mechanical properties, contact angle, surface roughness, Cobb values, WVTR, and SEM analysis support to reveal that PLA–PEG (10%) blend is the best coating and film forming material on Kraft paper for the fabrication of industrially valuable both coated abrasive and packaging products to demonstrate its dual purpose applications.     

Eco‐friendly,acrylic resin‐modified potassium silicate as water‐based vehicle for anticorrosive zinc‐rich primers

Potassium silicate binder of zinc‐rich coating was modified by adding water‐based acrylic resin. Several series of coatings containing 5, 10, and 15 wt % of acrylic and acrylic/styrene binders were added to potassium silicate. The coatings were applied on steel and the corrosion resistance of coatings was evaluated by conventional methods such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, corrosion potential, salt spray, and scanning electron microscopy. The results indicated that the modification of silicate binder with acrylic and acrylic/styrene led to shortening the curing time, improved corrosion protection, better dispersion of zinc particles, and enhanced salt spray resistance of resultant coatings. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014 , 131, 40370.     

Studies on graphite based conductive paint coatings

Electrically conductive coatings are mainly required for static charge dissipation and electromagnetic/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) shielding. Electrically conductive coatings are prepared by the incorporation of the metallic pigments/graphite onto the binder. In the present investigation graphite is used as the conductive filler and epoxy polymer as binder. Optimization of the solid content and pigment volume concentration (PVC) of the coating is done by varying the composition of the binder and pigment volume. To get the minimum resistivity value offered by the coating. The resistivity of the coating was measured by means of the four-probe resistivity method. The effect of inclusion of carbon black as additional pigment is also studied. The results are presented and discussed in this paper.