Silicylacrylate copolymer core-shell emulsion for humidity coatings

摘要

Using silicylacrylate (SPMA: 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate) and acrylic acid as functional monomers, silicylacrylate copolymer core-shell emulsion (SiA-CSE) was prepared by emulsion polymerization. The relationships between stability of SiA-CSE and contents of SPMA, emulsifier, initiator and copolymerization temperature were investigated. Moreover, the structure of SiA-CSE was characterized by FTIR, TEM and TGA techniques. The SiA-CSE was applied to prepare the silicylacrylate copolymer humidity coatings (SiA-CSE-C) by compositing with pigments and porous fillers. Based on measuring the basic performance of copolymer emulsion film and SiA-CSE coatings, the humidifying function of SiA-CSE coatings was investigated. In conclusion, SPMA could improve the adhesion of SiA-CSE film and water resistance of the coatings. The obtained coatings showed excellent humidity-sensitivity and humidity retention, which could be used as the interior walls coatings in the building.