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Wichean Khawdas1, Yuko Sawada1, Ken Miyata2
1Research Center for GREEN Materials and Advanced Processing, Yamagata University, Yonezawa, Yamagata 992-8510, Japan.
Abstract:
This study explores the adhesive properties of copolymers comprising glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) and 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate (MPTMS), focusing on their suitability for adhesive applications. Peel resistance measurements revealed a substantial impact of the GMA/MPTMS ratio on adhesion capabilities, identifying an optimal ratio of 30/70 for copolymerization with tert-butyl acrylate (tBA) to improve foaming performance. tBA, a foaming monomer activated by a photoacid generator and heat, enhances the copolymerized adhesive's adhesion strength and foamability for postuse delamination. Chemical structure analysis through Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed successful polymerization, while rheological properties indicated decreased complex viscosity and adhesive strength with an increasing tBA content. The deprotection of the t-butyl group facilitated foam formation, supported by morphology analysis. These findings provide insights into foamable adhesive development with potential applications in delamination processes and implications for further exploration in polymer adhesion.
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