Journal
JOURNAL OF COATINGS TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH
Volume 11, Issue 6, Pages 841-852Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11998-014-9598-3
Keywords
Cellulose nanocrystals; CNC; Coating; Dispersion; Surface modification; Mechanical properties; Wear resistance
Funding
- Fonds de Recherche Nature et Technologie du Quebec
- Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et Genie du Canada
- Arboranano
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There are many instances in the literature of nanocellulose-thermoplastic composites, but there are few studies on coatings reinforced by cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs). The overall objective of this research was to develop organic nanoparticles-reinforced UV-water-based coatings for wood applications and to study the effect, mainly on wear properties, of the final composite coatings. CNC was mixed in the varnishes to improve the mechanical properties of the coatings. One of the key aspects in the technology of nanocomposites remains the dispersion of the nanoparticles within the matrix as well as its affinity with the matrix. To quantify the dispersion, efficient methods of characterization are needed in order to reveal the nanosized particles. In this article, a novel characterization method based on atomic force microscopy was employed to characterize such nanocomposite coatings, by measuring surface nanoroughness, which is clearly correlated with quality of dispersion and mechanical properties. CNC was modified by either alkyl quaternary ammonium bromides or acryloyl chloride. The mechanical properties (abrasion and scratch resistances, hardness and adhesion) were analyzed and compared to the reference varnish without nanoparticles. The modified CNC addition in UV-water-based coatings results in an approximately 30-40% increase in wear resistance (abrasion and scratch), without any loss of appearance.
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