Abstract
Continuous development in the formulation and processing techniques of polyurethane (PU) coatings improves an aesthetic appearance as well as protection against environmental factors. In this study, the formulation of PU coating with polyethylene glycol 600 (PEG600), isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), and trimethoxysilylpropylcarbamoyloxyhexane (TMSCH) silane-based additive is optimized to obtain high scratch-resistant coating. An addition of 43.1 wt.% TMSCH in PU formulation resulted in a significant improvement in the scratch resistance and wettability properties compared with pure PU film. The homogenously prepared micron-thick coatings are characterized using scanning electron microscopy analysis and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The results confirm the presence of silane additives in the PU coating matrix. The mechanical properties improved due to the increased crosslinking networks via the formation of urethane bonds by increasing the TMSCH in PU formulation. Prepared PU coating showed combined features of transparency, hydrophobicity, scratch resistance, and mechanical strength that make it a promising candidate for household appliances.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 2300944 |
Journal | Advanced Materials Interfaces |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Apr 2024 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2024 The Authors. Advanced Materials Interfaces published by Wiley-VCH GmbH.
Funding
The authors would like to thank the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) 2244 Industrial Ph.D. Program ‐Istanbul Technical University‐Arcelik Project No: 118C104. The authors acknowledge funding from the Research Fund of the Istanbul Technical University, Turkey (ITU BAP; Project No.: TDK‐2022‐43539). The authors would like to acknowledge the financial support from Tubitak 1515 – Frontier R&D Laboratory Support Programme.
Funders | Funder number |
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Istanbul Technical University, Turkey | |
Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Birimi, İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi | TDK‐2022‐43539 |
Keywords
- adhesion
- coating
- hydrophobic
- polyurethane
- scratch
- silane