Viscoelastic properties of latex paint films in tension: Influence of the inorganic phase and surfactants

Hagan, E. W.S., Charalambides, M. N., Young, C. R.T. , Learner, T. J.S. and Hackney, S. (2010) Viscoelastic properties of latex paint films in tension: Influence of the inorganic phase and surfactants. Progress in Organic Coatings, 69(1), pp. 73-81. (doi: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2010.05.008)

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Abstract

The tensile properties of latex coatings were investigated with a set of custom formulated artist-type paints at an age of 1 year. All films in the study contained a poly(methyl methacrylate-cobutyl acrylate) binder exhibiting a glass-transition at approximately 10 °C. The viscoelastic behaviour of the latex matrix is first highlighted through a series of experiments involving different strain histories and temperatures. Influence of the inorganic particle concentration and geometry is then illustrated using TiO2 and calcined kaolin for the secondary phase. Experimental data from a wide range of conditions are summarised through master curves of secant modulus and failure strains using time–temperature superposition. The results indicate that the latex films behave in a rheologically simple manner and it is possible to predict the response outside of the experimental time-scale. An analysis by similar methods is also given for TiO2 pigmented films with/without surfactant removed by immersion in water. Differential scanning calorimetry and atomic force microscopy were also used in conjunction with mechanical tests. The combined findings suggest that a fraction of surfactant migrates to the TiO2 interface during film formation, where it interferes with adhesion of the acrylic matrix.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Young, Professor Christina
Authors: Hagan, E. W.S., Charalambides, M. N., Young, C. R.T., Learner, T. J.S., and Hackney, S.
College/School:College of Arts & Humanities > School of Culture and Creative Arts > History of Art
Journal Name:Progress in Organic Coatings
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0300-9440
ISSN (Online):1873-331X
Published Online:19 June 2010

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