Kim J., Chen Z., Chisholm B., Patel S.
North Dakota State University, US
Keywords: hardness, hyperbranched, modulus, nanoindentation, UV
Hyperbranched polymers were explored to develop UV-curable, protective coatings for aluminum 2024-T3 and their viscoelastic and mechanical properties were characterized using nanoindentation techniques. The coating system consists of a hyperbranched polyester acrylate (CN2300, Sartomer Inc), a modified hyperbranched polyols, and a photoinitiator (Irgacure 2022). Two different hyperbranched polyols (DPP130 and P1000, Perstorp Polyols Inc.) were partially modified with acryloyl chloride to give acrylate functionality for UV curing. The quasi-static indentation results showed that the reduced modulus and hardness of the UV-cured coatings were significantly affected by the type and amount of the modified polyols.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Nanotechnology 2008: Materials, Fabrication, Particles, and Characterization – Technical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 1
Published: June 1, 2008
Pages: 936 - 939
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Materials Characterization & Imaging
ISBN: 978-1-4200-8503-7