Characterization of waterborne polyurethane adhesives containing different amounts of ionic groups

Waterborne polyurethane adhesives are an interesting alternative to the current solvent-based polyurethane adhesives used in footwear industry. In this study, different aqueous polyurethane dispersions were prepared by using the prepolymer mixing process. The ionic groups content in the polyurethane ionomer structure was varied by changing the amount (5 and 8 wt% (with respect to the prepolymer weight) of the internal emulsifier—dimethylolpropionic acid (DMPA). The decrease in the DMPA content slightly increased the particle size in number due to the decrease in both the hydrophilicity of the polyurethane ionomer, and the electrolytic stability of the aqueous polyurethane dispersion. Furthermore, the lower the DMPA amount, the lower the hard segment content in the ionomer and the higher the crystallinity of the polyurethane; however, the resistance to flow under temperature (i.e. thermoplasticity) was reduced. The resistance to thermal degradation of the polyurethane ionomer increased by decreasing the DMPA content due to the lower hard segment content. Finally, high initial adhesive strength was obtained and the adhesion to PVC increased as the DMPA content in the polyurethane ionomer decreased.     

Anionic waterborne polyurethane dispersions based on hydroxyl‐terminated polybutadiene and poly(propylene glycol): Synthesis and characterization

Nonpolluting systems based on anionic polyurethane aqueous dispersions were obtained. The prepolymer based on hydroxyl‐terminated polybutadiene (HTPB), isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), poly(propylene glycol) (PPG), and dimethylolpropionic acid (DMPA) were synthesized in bulk. After neutralization with triethylamine (TEA), the anionomer prepolymer was dispersed in water, followed by a chain‐extension reaction with ethylenediamine (EDA). The prepolymers were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR) and the average particle size of the aqueous dispersions was determined by laser light scattering (LLS). The mechanical behavior of polyurethane‐cast films and the adhesive properties of the aqueous dispersions as coatings for wood were evaluated. It was observed that an increase in the HTPB content provoked an increase in the viscosity and in the particle size of the dispersions. The tensile strength and the modulus values of the films and the adhesiveness of the coatings in wood were also increased by increasing the HTPB content. On the other hand, the elongation of the polyurethane‐cast films and the tackness of the surface coatings decreased as the HTPB was increased. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 80: 566–572, 2001     

水性紫外光固化合成革用聚氨酯丙烯酸酯树脂的合成及性能研究

采用聚丁二醇(PBG)、2,4-甲苯二异氰酸酯、二羟甲基丙酸(DMPA)和丙烯酸羟乙酯合成了紫外光固化水性聚氨酯丙烯酸酯树脂,利用FT-IR对树脂进行了表征,探讨了树脂亲水基团含量和中和度对乳液性能的影响,分析表征了固化膜的基本性能。结果表明:乳液的粒径随着—COOH含量的提高而下降,乳液的分散性、稳定性及黏度随—COOH含量增加而增大;乳液黏度在中和度为90%时达到最高6.222 mPa.s,粒径达到最小59.8 nm。固化膜的吸水率随—COOH含量的增加而上升,固化膜对PVC板具有很好的附着力,其铅笔硬度随着DMPA/PBG比例的增加而上升。     

环氧改性聚氨酯光固化涂料研究

采用甲苯二异氰酸酯(TDI)、聚乙二醇(PEG)、二羟甲基丙酸(DMPA)和环氧树脂合成了环氧改性水性聚氨酯乳液。该乳液由于含有不饱和双键而具有感光性能,故可用作水性紫外光固化涂料或胶粘剂的预聚物。探讨了环氧丙烯酸酯(EB)和亲水扩链剂(DMPA)的添加量对涂料和涂膜性能的影响以及光引发剂用量、中和度对光固化涂料转化率的影响。结果表明,随着EB用量的增大,涂膜的硬度、耐水性、耐溶剂性及力学性能增强,但乳液外观和稳定性变差,故适宜的环氧树脂添加量为10%;随着DMPA用量的增加,涂膜硬度、强度提高,而断裂伸长率降低,耐水性变差,故DMPA用量在6%～8%范围为宜;光固化转化率随着中和度的提高而加快,适宜的引发剂用量为3%。本品的缺点是耐汽油性不够理想。     

Preparation and Properties of Water-borne Polyurethanes

Following a prepolymer mixing process, polyurethane (PU) anionomer dispersions were prepared from polyethylene adipate glycol (PEA), isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) and dimethylol propionic acid (DMPA) as a potential ionic centre. Effects of prepolymer molecular weight, PEA molecular weight, hard segment content, DMPA content, degree of neutralization and mixed diisocyanates have been studied in terms of particle size and viscosity of emulsion, and surface, mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties of the emulsion-cast films. Particle size decreased and emulsion viscosity increased with increase in prepolymer molecular weight and PEA molecular weight, DMPA content, the degree of neutralization and IPDI content in mixed isocyanate systems. The decrease in particle size was due to increased chain flexibility and/or hydrophilicity of the PU. The mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties of the PU ionomer dispersions were interpreted in terms of soft segment–hard segment phase separations, hard segment content, chain flexibility and coulombic forces. © of SCI.     

Surface modification with waterborne fluorinated anionic polyurethane dispersions

Waterborne fluorinated anionic polyurethane dispersions (FAPUDs) were synthesized from tris(6‐isocyanatohexyl) isocyanurate, N‐ethyl‐N‐2‐hydroxyethyl‐perfluorooctanesulfonamide, poly(oxytetramethylene glycol) (PTMG), dimethylolpropionic acid (DMPA), hexamethylene diisocyanate, 1,4‐butanediol, and two different neutralizing agents (triethylamine and sodium carbonate). Waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) were synthesized from isophorone diisocyanate, PTMG, DMPA, and ethylenediamine as chain extenders. The particle size of the FAPUDs, based on the fluorine content and degree of neutralization (DN), was measured with dynamic light scattering. So that the surface modification and morphology variations of the PUDs through the addition of the FAPUDs could be observed, the surface energy and thermal properties of the blending films [fluorine PUD mixtures (FPMs)] were measured with contact‐angle analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. The particle size of the FAPUDs increased as the fluorine content in the FAPUDs increased and decreased as the DN increased. The surface energy of the FPM films made from the blending of the FAPUD T series (neutralization with triethylamine) gradually decreased above the critical fluorine concentration (0.02797 wt %). However, for the blending of the FAPUD 25Na series (neutralization with sodium carbonate), the surface energy increased above the critical fluorine concentration (0.02797 wt %) because of the increase in Na salts. The FAPUDs showed the native thermal behavior of the fluorine. However, the thermal properties of the blending films were like those of pure PUDs. This showed that the morphology of the PUDs was rarely unchanged when the FAPUDs were added. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 86: 3322–3330, 2002     

A study of polyurethane ionomer dispersant

Anionic polyurethane ionomers as the dispersant in water‐soluble acrylic baked paint were successfully synthesized at our lab and these ionomer structures have been proven by infrared spectra. In aqueous solution, the surface tension for polyurethane ionomer molecules with different ionics was found to increase with increasing the concentration of ionics, as a result of the hydrophobics of ionomer molecules adsorbed at the air–water interface becoming even more ordered. It was also found that the viscosity is higher for polyurethane ionomer with L ‐2,5‐diaminovaleric acid hydrochloride than for polyurethane ionomer with sodium 4,4‐dihydroxy‐l‐butane sulfonate (DS200) or with dimethylol propionic acid (DMPA) in water. For the wettability and dispersion of titanium dioxide pigment present in water‐soluble acrylic baked paint, the polyurethane ionomer molecules with respective sodium 4,4‐dihydroxy‐L ‐butane sulfonate, DMPA, DS200 containing 3% 1,3‐propane sultone (ES200) and DMPA containing 3% ES200 are considered to be better dispersants. The titanium dioxide pigment was found to become finer, as the agitation time and the ionic concentration of anionic polyurethane ionomer were increased. In addition, the system with DS200 or dimethylol propionic acid will make the dispersion of titanium dioxide pigment stable in water‐soluble acrylic paint. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 96: 103–111, 2005     

Morphology and Properties of Waterborne Polyurethane/CNT Nanocomposite Adhesives with Various Carboxyl Acid Salt Groups

Three series of waterborne polyurethane (WBPU)/carbon nanotube (CNT) nanocomposites were prepared, and their morphology and properties with various 2,2-dimethylol propionic acid (DMPA) and CNT contents were investigated. The CNTs were homogeneously dispersed up to the optimum content in WBPU/CNT nanocomposite films. The degree of homogeneous CNT dispersion increased with increasing DMPA content in WBPU/CNT nanocomposite films. The optimum CNT content showed maximum tensile strength, Young's modulus and adhesive strength of WBPU/CNT nanocomposite film. The optimum CNT contents for WBPU/CNT nanocomposite samples containing 3.61, 5.16 and 5.86 wt% DMPA were about 0.50, 1.00 and 1.50 wt%, respectively. The WBPU/CNT nanocomposite adhesive showed higher adhesive strength at moderately high temperatures (40/60/80/100°C) compared to conventional WBPU. The highest adhesive strength at moderately high temperatures was found with 5.86 wt% DMPA and 1.5 wt% CNT content.     

Aqueous dispersion of polyurethane anionomers from H12MDI/IPDI,PCL, BD,and DMPA

Polyurethane anionomer dispersions were prepared from hydrogenated diphenylmethane diisocyanate (H₁₂MDI) or isophorone diisocyanate (JPDI), poly(caprolactone) (PCL) diol, 1,4-butane diol (BD), and dimethylolpropionic acid (DMPA). Upon neutralization of the DMPA with triethylamine (TEA), the NCO-terminated polyurethane (PU) ionomers were self-emulsified by adding water, followed by chain extension using triethylenetetramine (TETA) in aqueous media. Polyurethanes from H₁₂MDI showed coarser dispersion and better tensile properties over those from IPDI. Polyurethanes prepared by the one-shot method had better dispersion and tensile properties over those by the two-shot method. When some of the PCL diol was replaced by DMPA or BD, tensile strength increased and ductility decreased due mainly to the increased chain rigidity and intermolecular forces. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

NDI型聚氨酯弹性体宏观性能的研究

采用预聚物法合成了以聚四氢呋喃醚二醇(PTMG)、1, 5萘二异氰酸酯(NDI)、1,4丁二醇(BDO)、三羟甲基丙烷(TMP)等为主要原料的双组分浇注型聚氨酯弹性体。通过差示扫描量热分析、动态力学性能分析和常规力学性能分析,对NDI型聚氨酯弹性体的性能进行了研究。结果表明,NDI型聚氨酯弹性体有良好的低温柔顺性,动态生热低、储能模量高、力学性能优异;随着预聚物中NCO基含量的增加,软段玻璃化转变温度依次降低,平台区储能模量依次上升,损耗因子逐渐降低,拉伸强度先增大后减小,硬度逐渐升高。     

Study on the morphology structure and properties of aqueous polyurethane modified by poly(dimethyl siloxane)

In this study, a series of aqueous polyurethane modified by poly(dimethyl siloxane) PDMS were synthesized, which were based on polyoxytetramethylene glycol (PTMG), isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), dimethylol propionic acid(DMPA), and PDMS. The copolymer was characterized by FTIR and the fraction of hydrogen bonded carbonyl group was determined through decomposition of C?O stretching. Energy dispersive X‐ray analyzer (EDX) was used to investigate the siloxane concentration on the surface and bulk regions. The morphology of aqueous polyurethane before and after modification was studied by SAXS, including the interface between soft and hard micro‐domain, the size and shape of the dispersive particles, as well as the degree of the phase separation. Influence on the morphology structure of aqueous polyurethane in different type and content of organic silicone was studied. It was shown that the degree of hydrogen bonding and phase separation of aqueous polyurethane decreased after the introduction the PDMS resulted from the migration of PDMS to the surface of the film. Therefore, water resistance improved a lot after the introduction of PDMS with different structures, and the tensile strength and elongation of APDMS(PDMS terminated by hydroxyalkyl) decreased while those of EPDMS(PDMS terminated by hydroxyl polyether) appeared little increase at low content and than decreased. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 2007     

Characterization of waterborne polyurethane/clay nanocomposite adhesives containing different amounts of ionic groups

A series of waterborne polyurethane (WBPU)/clay nanocomposite dispersions containing different amounts of 2,2-dimethylol propionic acid (DMPA) and clay were prepared. It was found that the properties of WBPU/clay nanocomposites were highly dependent on both clay content and DMPA content. The WBPU/clay nanocomposite dispersion with a higher clay content showed a larger mean particle size and a less negative zeta potential. The optimum clay content, which increased with increasing DMPA content, showed maximum tensile strength, Young's modulus and adhesive strength of WBPU/clay nanocomposite. The optimum clay concentrations for WBPU/clay nanocomposite samples containing 3.75, 5.41 and 6.17 wt% DMPA were about 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 wt%, respectively.     

聚醚对环氧-聚氨酯互穿网络制备的影响

研究了聚丙二醇醚（PPG）、聚四氢呋喃醚及二者的共聚醚分别形成的聚氨酯预聚体与低分子羟基化合物和环氧树脂的反应性,应用聚氨酯对环氧进行了IPN改性,测试了其红外光谱和冲击强度.结果说明：聚四氢呋喃醚型聚氨酯的反应活性太大,不适宜用于环氧树脂的IPN改性 聚丙二醇醚及其与聚四氢呋喃的共聚醚型的聚氨酯反应活性适中,适合作为环氧IPN改性的聚氨酯组分.采用PPG型聚氨酯对环氧进行了IPN改性,改性后的环氧体系冲击强度大大提高.     

阴离子改性PUA紫外光固化胶粘剂的制备及性能

以异佛尔酮二异氰酸酯(IPDI)、二羟甲基丁酸(DMBA)和聚四氢呋喃醚二醇(PTMG)等为主要原料,制得聚氨酯(PU)预聚体;然后将其与丙烯酸羟乙酯(HEA)反应,制得HEA封端的聚氨酯丙烯酸酯(PUA)预聚体;最后在PUA预聚体中加入中和剂等助剂,制备出阴离子改性PUA紫外光(UV)固化胶粘剂。研究结果表明:当w(DMBA中-COOH)=1.2%(相对于PU预聚体质量而言)、中和度=n(中和剂)∶n(DMBA)=80%、以PTMG为多元醇且偶联剂采用预处理法加入时,相应的阴离子改性PUA型UV固化胶粘剂的耐水性、粘接强度和耐久性俱佳。     

Properties of Waterborne Polyurethane Adhesives with Aliphatic and Aromatic Diisocyanates

A series of waterborne polyurethane (WBPU) adhesives were prepared with various ratios of aliphatic/aromatic diisocyanates, namely 4,4′-dicyclohexylmethane diisocyanate (H₁₂MDI) as an aliphatic diisocyanate and 4,4′-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) as an aromatic diisocyanate with poly(tetramethyleneoxideglycol) (PTMG), ethylene diamine (EDA) and dimethylol propionic acid (DMPA). ¹H-NMR spectroscopy was utilized to investigate the side reaction at the dispersion step during synthesis of WBPU dispersions with respect to aliphatic, aromatic and mixed diisocyanates. The tensile strength, Young's modulus, elongation at break (%), storage modulus, glass transition temperature and adhesive strength were measured with respect to aliphatic/aromatic diisocyanate contents. The adhesive strength was maximum using mixed diisocyanates containing 25 mol% MDI in WBPU adhesives.     

Synthesis and characterization of waterborne polyurethane adhesives containing different amount of ionic groups (I)

A series of waterborne polyurethanes (WBPU) containing different amount of 2,2‐bis(hydroxymethyl) propionic acid (DMPA) were synthesized using prepolymer mixing process. Relationships between the DMPA content and physical, mechanical, and thermal properties as well as adhesive behavior at different condition were investigated. Stable aqueous dispersions of WBPU were obtained when the DMPA content was more than 10 mol %. At higher DMPA content, the particle size of the WBPU dispersion was lower but the viscosity of the dispersion was higher. Water swelling and tensile strength of the films increased with increasing of DMPA content. The optimum adhesive strength of WBPU adhesives was found to be depended on the DMPA content, pressing temperature, and pressure on adhesion process. The adhesive strength of WBPU adhesives increased with increasing DMPA content. The optimum pressing temperature decreased with increasing DMPA content. The adhesive strength of WBPU adhesives increased with increasing pressure up to 15 kg f/cm² and then leveled off. The optimum pressing temperature of WBPU adhesives samples containing 24.02, 22.05, and 17.05 mol % DMPA was about 100, 120, and 140°C, respectively. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 102: 5684–5691, 2006     

Properties of Waterborne Polyurethane Adhesives: Effect of Chain Extender and Polyol Content

A series of waterborne polyurethane (WBPU) adhesives were prepared with various ratios of polyol, poly(tetramethylene oxide glycol) (PTMG), and chain extender, ethylene diamine (EDA), at a fixed content of diisocyanate, 4,4-dicyclohexylmethane diisocyanate (H₁₂MDI) and hydrophilic agent, 2,2-dimethylol propionic acid (DMPA). WBPU adhesives were characterized by IR and ¹H-NMR spectroscopies, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and gel permeation chromatography (GPC). It was found that the extent of hydrogen bonds between hard–hard segment (i.e., hydrogen bonds between the NH and carbonyl groups) increased with increasing chain extender content (decreasing polyol content). Moreover, the disordered hydrogen bond of carbonyl group (hydrogen bond of urethane groups in the interfacial region) increased with increasing chain extender content (decreasing polyol content). The cyclic urea and allophanate group, which are attributed to the side reaction and cross-linking reaction, respectively, were found above a molar ratio 0.17 of chain extender to diisocyanate. The adhesive strength was maximum with 0.95 wt% and 63.10 wt% chain extender and soft segment (PTMG), respectively (H2 sample) at room temperature for the WBPU adhesive. However, with increasing application temperature the adhesive strength decreased for all samples.     

多官能度水性光敏聚氨酯丙烯酸酯的合成及性能研究

用异佛尔酮二异氰酸酯(IPDI)、丙三醇、聚四氢呋喃醚二醇(PTMG)、甲基丙烯酸羟乙酯(DMPA)、季戊四醇三丙烯酸酯(PETA)等原料合成了具有高交联度的多官能度紫外光固化聚氨酯丙烯酸酯(PUA)水乳液。采用国标GB12009.4—89,FT-IR,13C NMR,DMA,AFM等方法对PUA预聚体合成过程和聚合物乳液(涂膜)进行了测试和表征,考察了n(IPDI)∶n(HO—OH)∶n(丙三醇)、DMPA质量分数、pH值等对乳液及涂膜性能的影响。结果表明,随着丙三醇质量分数增大,PUA光固化速率、耐溶剂性、膜硬度提高、吸水率降低;随着DMPA质量分数的增加,PUA涂膜硬度、吸水率增强,乳胶粒径越来越小;随着中和度增大,乳液逐渐由云雾状趋向透明,粘度下降。当n(IPDI)∶n(HO—OH)∶n(丙三醇)=9∶6∶1,w(丙三醇)=2%左右,DMPA质量分数为4.6%,中和度为90%时,乳液储存稳定(30 d),涂膜光固化速率达到7 s,附着力为1,硬度为3 H,耐水性、耐化学品性更佳。     

丙烯酸酯改性水性聚氨酯树脂合成工艺的研究

以异氰酸酯、聚醚多元醇及二羟甲基丙酸为主要原料,合成了水性聚氨酯预聚体(PU),并且经过扩链、交联、丙烯酸酯复合改性等反应制备了丙烯酸酯改性水性聚氨酯树脂(PUA)。结果表明:对水性聚氨酯进行扩链、交联及丙烯酸酯复合改性,可以使两者优异的性能有机地结合起来,能显著提高水性聚氨酯的拉伸强度、硬度、耐磨性、耐水耐醇性,从而使水性PUA分散乳液胶膜的性能得到明显改善,以满足水性PUA木器漆用的要求。     

聚氨酯／丙烯酸酯水性涂饰剂的实验研究

以TDI、HPA、聚醚或聚酯二元醇、亲水性单体DMPA等为原料,以丙烯酸酯单体为溶剂进行预聚;在水中自乳化形成的PU乳液为种子,不外加乳化剂,进行PU／PA种子乳液聚合,形成的PUA水分散液均一稳定,成膜性好。运用TEM、DSC等手段对PUA水分散液进行了表征。