Synthesis and characterization of waterborne polyurethane acrylate copolymers

Misbah Sultan; Haq Nawaz Bhatti; Mohammad Zuber; Mehdi Barikani

Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol.30, No.2, 488-493, February, 2013

DOI10.1007/s11814-012-0148-3 Export Citation

Synthesis and characterization of waterborne polyurethane acrylate copolymers

Misbah Sultan, Haq Nawaz Bhatti^†, Mohammad Zuber¹, and Mehdi Barikani²

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
¹Department of Industrial Chemistry, GC University, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
²Iran Polymers and Petrochemicals Institute, Tehran, Iran

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Polyurethane acrylate copolymers were synthesized by emulsion polymerization process. To reduce the environmental hazards, organic solvents were replaced by eco-friendly aqueous system. Concentration of polyurethane and acrylate monomer was varied to investigate the effect of chemical composition on performance properties of copolymers. FTIR spectroscopy was used as a key tool to record the chemical synthesis route. The synthesized copolymer emulsions were characterized by evaluating their particle size, viscosity, dry weight content, chemical and water resistance. Thermal decomposition was studied by thermogravimetric analysis. Scanning electron microscope was used to visualize the morphological structure of copolymers. The experimental results indicate better polyurethane acrylate compatibility till the ratio of 30/70. However, these copolymers exhibited synergistic effects between the two polymers and revealed a remarkable improvement in numerous coating properties.

Keywords:Polyurethane;Acrylate;Emulsion Polymerization;Copolymers;Eco-friendly;Coating

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