Preparation and characterisation of novel cross-linked poly (IBOMA-BA-DFMA) latex
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this research was to synthesize a novel cross-linked latex copolymerised by butyl acrylate (BA), isobornyl methacrylate (IBOMA), hydroxy propyl methacrylate (HPMA) and dodecafluoroheptyl methacrylate (DFMA). IBOMA is a very useful functional monomer. Its molecular structure not only contains bornyl acetate alkoxy but also includes a double bond, which can be copolymerised with other unsaturated monomers via free radical polymerization. The large nonpolar bicyclic alkyl in bornyl acetate alkoxy offers the polymer chain strong space steric protection, which endows the polymer with some special properties.
Design/methodology/approach
The semi-continuous seeded emulsion polymerisation technology was adopted to copolymerise BA, IBOMA, HPMA and DFMA in the water phase, which was initiated with potassium persulfate (KPS) and emulsified with the mixed surfactants of sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) and OP-10.
Findings
The particle size of the latex decreases with an increase in the amount of IBOMA. All the latexes have good mechanical stability and calcium ion stability. The latex has good film-forming property when the IBOMA amount is controlled moderately. The optimal IBOMA amount is 10.00 g. The thermal stability and water resistance of the film are improved.
Practical implications
The latexes can be applied as a binder of coatings and adhesions.
Originality/value
The effect of the amount of IBOMA and BA on the properties of the resultant latex and its film were investigated in detail. In comparison with the latexes copolymerised without IBOMA, the novel latex has better thermal stability and water resistance.
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Acknowledgements
This work has been supported by the Science and Technology Innovation Foundation of Ministry of Science and Technology for Small-Medium Enterprises, China (No. 12C26213302984). In addition, the financial supports of the Science and Technology Department of Zhejiang Province (No. 2010C31040) and Zhejiang University of Technology Natural Science Foundation (No. 20100202) are gratefully acknowledged.
Citation
Chen, L., Bao, Z., Fu, Z. and Li, W. (2015), "Preparation and characterisation of novel cross-linked poly (IBOMA-BA-DFMA) latex", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 44 No. 6, pp. 333-338. https://doi.org/10.1108/PRT-01-2015-0007
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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