Ke Ran, Fenghua Kang, Wentao Zhou, Ziyuan Zhang, Yintao Li, Zhiyu He
{"title":"RAFT copolymerization of amphiphilic poly(ethyl acrylate)-b-acrylic acid as a wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous strippable decontamination coatings","authors":"Ke Ran, Fenghua Kang, Wentao Zhou, Ziyuan Zhang, Yintao Li, Zhiyu He","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01090-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01090-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The widely used indicator, 2-(5-bromo-2-pyridylazo)− 5-diethylaminophenol (Br-PADAP), can enable color tracing of radioactive contaminants when incorporated into strippable decontamination materials. However, its practical application is hindered by poor dispersion in aqueous substrates. To address this issue, this study prepared an amphiphilic diblock copolymer, PEA-b-PAA, using a one-pot synthesis method. Ethyl acrylate (EA) and acrylic acid (AA) were used as monomers, with S,S,S-trisulfanyl dibenzyl carbonate (DBTTC) serving as the initiator for reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization. Test results demonstrated that block copolymers with EA:AA monomer ratios of 2:1, 1.5:1, and 1:1 effectively dispersed and stabilized the Br-PADAP indicator. Among these, the copolymer with a 1.5:1 monomer ratio, added at a concentration of 4%, improved the mechanical properties of the peelable decontamination material without compromising the color tracing function of Br-PADAP. This enhancement facilitates practical applications by enabling incorporation into aqueous peelable substrates, while maintaining the indicator’s color development mechanism. The resulting materials exhibit both effective decontamination and reliable color tracing capabilities.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"22 5","pages":"1927 - 1935"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144927019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis of water-based latexes using siloxane-derived surfactants and investigation of their use in pigment printing applications","authors":"Sinan Karademir, Ayfer Saraç Özkan","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01091-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01091-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Developing new recipes for waterborne polymer latex binders with improved colloidal stability and application performance is crucial for sustainable, eco-friendly textile printing processes. For this purpose, 15 waterborne poly(vinyl acetate-co-butyl acrylate) latexes were synthesized by semi-continuous emulsion polymerization using nonionic (ABIL<sup>®</sup> B 8843, ABIL<sup>®</sup> B 88184) and amphoteric (ABIL<sup>®</sup> B 9950) silicone-based surfactants at five concentrations close to their critical micelle concentrations (between 0.08 and 0.24 wt.%). Other critical synthesis conditions, such as the fixed monomer ratio (85:15), initiator amount, stirring rate, total reaction time, and temperature, were kept constant to ensure reproducibility and reaction consistency in all formulations. A comprehensive characterization of the synthesized latexes was performed, colloidal stability was monitored over one year, and latexes that did not exhibit phase separation were utilized in textile pigment printing applications on both woven and knitted cotton fabrics. The AB-50-020 sample prepared using ABIL<sup>®</sup> B 9950 at 0.20 wt.% exhibited the highest colloidal stability, characterized by a zeta potential of − 75.67 mV and the smallest particle size of 323.6 nm. Despite the high relative conversion rates (94.3–99%) of the samples obtained from ABIL<sup>®</sup> B 8843 and ABIL<sup>®</sup> 88184, the number of samples showing long-term stability among the formulations in these series was low, limiting their practical applications. The rubbing, washing, and color fastness, especially in formulations containing ABIL<sup>®</sup> B 9950, highlight their suitability as sustainable alternatives for textile applications on woven and knitted cotton fabrics.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"22 5","pages":"1937 - 1961"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11998-025-01091-x.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145161279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Encapsulation of aluminum flakes with KH550, silica sol, and stearic acid for the preparation of waterborne Al@KH550@SiO2@SA composite pigments","authors":"Aili Wang, Chen Zhao, Hengbo Yin, Wei Yuan","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01092-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01092-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Waterborne aluminum flake composite pigments (Al@KH550@SiO<sub>2</sub>@SA) were prepared by successively encapsulating aluminum flakes with hydrolyzed γ-aminopropyl triethoxysilane (KH550) inside nanolayer, SiO<sub>2</sub> intermediate inorganic nanolayer, and stearic acid (SA) outside organic layer. Hydrolyzed KH550 nanoparticles anchored at the surfaces of Al flakes via Si–O–Al bonding, SiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles anchored at the hydrolyzed KH550 nanolayers via Si–O–Si bonding, and stearic acid molecules anchored at the SiO<sub>2</sub> intermediate nanolayers via the interaction between carboxylic groups and surface –OH groups. The encapsulation of SiO<sub>2</sub> intermediate nanolayer using environmentally friendly silica sol precursor obviously improved the anticorrosion performance of resultant composite pigments. The encapsulation of stearic acid outside organic layer endowed the composite pigments with good water floating performance. The lightness, brightness, and whiteness of encapsulated aluminum flake composite pigments are comparable to those of solventborne aluminum flake pigment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"22 5","pages":"1963 - 1978"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144927017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thomas Höfer, Gero Szabo, Albert Rössler, Oliver I. Strube
{"title":"Application of cellulose nitrate nanoparticles as binder in waterborne wood coatings and their additional use in debonding on demand","authors":"Thomas Höfer, Gero Szabo, Albert Rössler, Oliver I. Strube","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01116-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01116-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The development of sustainable and environmentally friendly coatings is a key factor to shaping the future of coatings technology. Water-based products represent an eco-friendly alternative to conventional solventborne coatings, minimizing the environmental impact and allowing for easier application indoors. Until now, cellulose nitrate binders have not been used in waterborne formulations, due to challenging production of respective dispersions. Herein, we introduce an approach for such waterborne cellulose nitrate coatings, derived from respective nanoparticle dispersions. This enables a significant reduction in the content of volatile organic compounds. After nanoparticle synthesis via precipitation, the particles are used for formulation of a waterborne coating, which is stable at higher concentrations as well. Additionally, initial efforts to optimize the formulation for use on wooden surfaces by adjusting the NC content and incorporating diisononyl phthalate were investigated. These modifications resulted in considerable improvements over the standard formulation. As an additional benefit, we demonstrate the capability of the coating to act as a thermally triggerable primer regarding debonding on demand of a topcoat system.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"22 4","pages":"1269 - 1279"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11998-025-01116-5.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145165489","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimizing endoscope lens performance with PTFE hydrophobic surface treatment via dip and spin coating","authors":"Shin-Yong Yeoh, Yun-Lin Liu, Chee-Heong Ooi, Wee-Keat Cheah, Kuan-Yew Cheong, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin, Fei-Yee Yeoh","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01085-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01085-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Endoscopes are essential for visualizing the human body’s interior in modern medicine. However, they face issues due to bodily fluid buildup during surgery, which hinders their function. A potential solution is applying a hydrophobic layer, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), to the lens. This prevents fluid adhesion, simplifies cleaning, and enhances visibility. This study investigated dip and spin coating techniques to develop hydrophobic surfaces using PTFE on three lens materials: acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), and polycarbonate (PC). Physicochemical attributes of uncoated and PTFE-coated samples were evaluated. Both dip and spin coating techniques achieved successful PTFE coating on ABS-, SAN-, and PC-based endoscope lenses. Dip-coated PTFE SAN samples exhibited higher light transmittance, while spin-coated SAN samples showed greater water contact angles. Scanning electron microscope and atomic force microscope analyses revealed uneven distribution and roughness with dip coating, while spin coating uniformly deposited a hydrophobic PTFE layer on the SAN-based endoscope lens. TGA and DSC findings revealed minimal impact of PTFE coatings on the thermal stability of SAN. Compared with commercially coated SiO<sub>2</sub> and TiO<sub>2</sub> samples, the PTFE-coated samples showed superior hydrophobic properties and comparable light transmittance. This study highlights the capability of PTFE coating to improve the water-repelling properties of endoscope lenses while preserving their ability to transmit light effectively.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"22 5","pages":"1855 - 1869"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144927021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Carboxymethyl chitosan-silver: a novel material to augment mechanical properties and antimicrobial efficacy in wood coatings","authors":"Senchi Li, Na Zhang, Lai Peng, Yang Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01089-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01089-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The degradation and erosion of wood and its products caused by microorganisms remains a persistent challenge, which leads to significant economic and property losses and poses a potential health threat to users due to the presence of pathogenic microorganisms. In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, this issue has become increasingly urgent to address in modern society due to the increasing focus on private health. In this work, the carboxymethyl chitosan nano-silver (CMCS-Ag) was prepared through a microwave-assisted method, where the CMCS-Ag was ultrasonically blended with waterborne paint to obtain a waterborne antimicrobial wood coatings. Compared with commercial nano-silver with the same particle size, due to the unique system, the CMCS-Ag exhibited superior antibacterial efficacy and lower Ag<sup>+</sup> release. CMCS-Ag exhibited effective dispersion within waterborne coatings, leading to a significant improvement in both the mechanical and antimicrobial performance of the coatings. With a CMCS-Ag content of 10 wt%, the coating films exhibit high elastic modulus, tensile strength and shore hardness, 78%, 33% and 69% higher than the control, respectively. Moreover, antimicrobial tests confirm that CMCS-Ag wood coatings inhibit <i>Escherichia coli</i> (24 h sterilization rate: 99.99%), <i>Aspergillus niger</i> (28 days without erosion), and soil decay <i>fungi</i> (56 days undecayed), while minimizing wood product appearance deterioration and mass loss from microbial erosion. These findings not only provide valuable insights into enhancing the antimicrobial of wood and its products but also reduce possibilities for people exposed to pathogens.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"22 5","pages":"1911 - 1925"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144927018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Python tool for predicting optimal solvent blends based on Hansen solubility parameters","authors":"Florian Albrecht, Oliver I. Strube","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01109-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01109-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The Hansen solubility parameters (HSPs) describe the solubility behavior of substances, allowing the prediction of a substance’s solubility in combination with solvents with known HSP values. This work introduces a “solvent finder,” a user-friendly Python program designed to calculate suitable solvents for substances based on their HSPs. The application facilitates and accelerates the solvent selection process for specific substances and is freely accessible. The program is based on HSPs, which indicate the compatibility of two compounds based on their solubility parameters. Its primary goal is to automate the selection process by systematically calculating all possible solvent combinations based on the given HSP values. Users can input and configure the HSP values for any number of solvents within the parameter setup. Additionally, the program provides the flexibility to consider up to five substances simultaneously when dealing with polymer mixtures or the general compatibility of mixtures. The applicability of the HSP is not restricted to specific substance classes, such as polymers or solvents, allowing the tool to be used for a wide range of formulations and coatings.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"22 4","pages":"1263 - 1268"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11998-025-01109-4.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145161180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of antifungal properties of Ferula asafoetida extract as biocides in wood polyurethane coatings","authors":"Peyman Ahmadi, Hadi Gholamiyan, Davood Efhamisisi","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01084-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01084-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Coatings are widely applied to protect wood from hygroscopicity, flammability, biological degradation, and surface weathering. Weathering, a surface phenomenon, significantly impacts the appearance, service life, and performance of wood coatings. Over time, external factors degrade coating performance. This study examines how <i>Ferula asafoetida</i> essential oil improves polyurethane (PU) coatings. GC-MS analysis identified 26 major compounds in the oil, with (E)− 1-propenyl sec-butyl disulfide (39.14%) as the most abundant. The essential oil was mixed with water-based PU (0.5%) and applied to beech and pine wood surfaces. Coating performance was evaluated through fungal resistance, mold growth, discoloration, and adhesion tests, both before and after weathering. Results showed that the essential oil-enhanced PU coating (PU + E) exhibited significantly improved fungal and mold resistance compared to PU and control samples. Although the functionality of PU + E coatings diminished over time, they remained superior to untreated samples after aging. Weathering induced substantial color changes in both coated and uncoated samples. Adhesion tests revealed that the PU + E coating adhered better to beech than pine wood. Essential oil did not affect coating strength initially, but PU + E coatings performed better than PU after weathering.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"22 5","pages":"1841 - 1853"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144927063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Qinyi Liu, Yan Xu, Jiaxuan He, Xiaoming Tan, Man Zhang, Tao Fang
{"title":"Preparation and performance of light-cured antimicrobial coatings with acrylamide quaternary ammonium salt as antimicrobial agent","authors":"Qinyi Liu, Yan Xu, Jiaxuan He, Xiaoming Tan, Man Zhang, Tao Fang","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01086-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01086-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The synthesis of dimethylaminopropylmethacrylamide-benzylammonium chloride (QD-BC), a kind of acrylamide quaternary ammonium salt, through the combination of N-dimethylamine propyl methacrylamide and benzyl chloride (BC) is presented in this paper. The structure of QD-BC was analyzed using FTIR, carbon spectrum, mass spectrometry and <sup>1</sup>HNMR spectroscopy. The resulting product was then utilized for the preparation of light-cured antimicrobial coatings. The mechanical properties of the light-cured coatings were evaluated through drawing tests, etc. The antimicrobial efficacy of coatings with varying contents of QD-BC against <i>E. coli</i> and <i>S. aureus</i> was investigated. The results indicate that the coating with the QD-BC content of 7.2% exhibits maximum adhesion strength, reaching 0.87 MPa. Moreover, when the QD-BC content is 6%, the coating displays a hardness value of 5H while maintaining good flexibility throughout all formulations tested. The coating with QD-BC content of 7.5% shows the highest impact strength among all compositions studied. Furthermore, at respective concentrations of 7.5% and 4.2% for the <i>E. coli</i> and <i>S. aureus</i> testing strains, these coatings demonstrate complete antimicrobial activity with exceptional durability.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"22 5","pages":"1871 - 1879"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144927064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Natasha Stevens, Sreedhara Sarma, Christopher A. Mills
{"title":"An evaluation of coil coating paints for self-stratification using Hansen solubility parameters","authors":"Natasha Stevens, Sreedhara Sarma, Christopher A. Mills","doi":"10.1007/s11998-025-01082-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11998-025-01082-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Strip steel products are painted via a sequential, multistep application of various paint layers. This imparts properties, such as adhesion, corrosion protection and aesthetics, to the final finished product. However, various techniques, including slide coating, allow for simultaneous deposition of multiple paint layers. Here, we examine whether a similar system could be used for steel coil coating, without the requirement for expensive production-scale testing. Hansen solubility parameters (HSPs) were used to test the applicability of a typical, three-layer coil coating paint system for gradient self-stratification in wet-on-wet paint application techniques. As expected, the paint components are found to layer when placed on top of each other, remaining that way for some time. HSP analysis suggests, however, that the interlayer compatibility of some of the layers could be improved by solvent addition or substitution to produce a more graduated self-stratifying coating suitable for use in wet-on-wet techniques. Adhesion testing has subsequently indicated that cohesive failure occurs within the midcoat layer of the paint system, but adhesive failures are possible between the midcoat and topcoat layers. Using HSP-tailored paint systems in wet-on-wet paint application techniques, it may be possible to improve coating layer adhesion by “designing-in” gradient stratification during paint deposition.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":619,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Coatings Technology and Research","volume":"22 5","pages":"1819 - 1829"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144927001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}