Waterborne Random Copolymers as Polymeric Surfactants for Emulsion Polymerization
Aitor Barquero, Miren Aguirre, Jurgen Scheerder
TL;DR
This paper reviews polymeric surfactants as an alternative to traditional surfactants in emulsion polymerization for waterborne coatings, highlighting their benefits and industrial applications.
Contribution
The paper provides a comprehensive review of polymeric surfactants synthesized via emulsion polymerization and their impact on coating performance.
Findings
Polymeric surfactants improve coating properties like water resistance and adhesion.
Emulsion polymerization is a key method for synthesizing effective polymeric surfactants.
Industrial applications include coatings for printing and packaging.
Abstract
Waterborne acrylic polymer dispersions are typically produced via emulsion polymerization by using low molar mass surfactants. While these surfactants ensure dispersion stability, they negatively affect coating properties, such as water resistance, adhesion, haze formation, and barrier performance. A promising alternative is polymeric surfactants. Properly designed, polymeric surfactants prevent leaching and associated issues while enhancing coating performance. This review begins by explaining the use of polymeric surfactants, followed by an overview of their types and the polymerization methods employedprimarily bulk, solution, and emulsion polymerization. Then, polymeric surfactants synthesized through emulsion polymerization will be described, and their role in subsequent emulsion processes for waterborne binder production will be discussed. Additionally, the review examines…
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TopicsAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization · Polymer composites and self-healing · Polymer Science and PVC