Effect of Shellac–Rosin Microcapsules on the Self-Healing Properties of Waterborne Primer on Wood Surfaces
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Abstract
Microcapsules with self-healing properties were synthesized via emulsion polymerization, with melamine formaldehyde resin serving as the microcapsule wall and a mixture of shellac and rosin solutions encapsulated as the core. The core–wall ratio was tested as a variable, and two ratios of 0.59:1 and 0.68:1 were selected for the preparations. Microcapsules were added to the waterborne paint films at concentrations of 0%, 5.0%, 10.0%, 15.0%, 20.0%, and 25.0%, respectively, to obtain self-healing waterborne paint films with different microcapsule contents. The effects of microcapsules with different core–wall ratios and concentrations in the paint films on the optical, mechanical, and self-healing properties of the paint film were investigated. The results showed that an increase in microcapsule content led to a corresponding rise in the paint film ∆E. The coating-film glossiness exhibited a decreasing tendency with an increase in microcapsule concentration. When the content of microcapsules was below 15.0%, the coating maintained a high level of adhesion and hardness. However, once the concentration surpassed 20.0%, coating adhesion began to decline. The addition of microcapsules effectively enhanced the thermal-aging resistance of the paint film. At the core–wall ratio of 0.68:1 and a microcapsule content of 20.0%, the paint film exhibited the best aging resistance, and the repair rate reached 16.1%, indicating good self-healing performance.
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OpenAlex topics: Lignin and Wood Chemistry · Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers · Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
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Affiliations
Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
College of Furnishings and Industrial Design, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
Funding
Qing Lan Project
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