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Renewable and Functional Latexes Synthesized by Polymerization-Induced Self-Assembly for UV-Curable Films.

Jules Stouten¹, Huixing Cao¹, Andrij Pich^1,2,3

¹Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM), Faculty of Science and Engineering, Maastricht University, Brightlands Chemelot Campus, Urmonderbaan 22, 6167 RD Geleen, The Netherlands.

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Keywords:

UV cross-linking composite films latex renewable resources sustainable chemistry

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Area of Science:

Polymer Chemistry
Materials Science
Sustainable Chemistry

Background:

Combining water-borne acrylic latexes with solvent-borne coating properties is challenging.
Renewable resource-based polymers offer sustainable alternatives but often lack desired physical properties.
Developing functional, cross-linkable latexes from renewable monomers is crucial for advanced applications.

Purpose of the Study:

Investigate polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA) of renewable 4-oxocyclopentenyl acrylate (4CPA) with other acrylic monomers.
Develop novel cross-linkable latexes with tunable film properties.
Assess the potential of these latexes for paper coating applications.

Main Methods:

Synthesis of renewable 4-oxocyclopentenyl acrylate (4CPA).
Polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA) using a macro-RAFT agent.
Photocrosslinking of polyacrylate films via UV irradiation.
Characterization of latex properties (particle size, stability) and film properties (flexibility, barrier performance).

Main Results:

Produced stable, low-VOC latexes with small particle sizes.
Achieved tunable film properties (flexible to rigid) through monomer composition and UV irradiation time.
Demonstrated effective photocyclodimerization of 4CPA for cross-linking.
Identified potential for oil and water barrier applications in paper coatings.

Conclusions:

Successfully developed renewable and functional cross-linkable latexes using PISA.
The synthesized materials offer a sustainable route to high-performance coatings.
These latexes show significant promise for eco-friendly paper coating applications requiring barrier properties.