Preparation and Properties of Siloxane-Modified Styrene-Acrylate Latex Particles with Core-Shell Structure

Abstract

Abstract Siloxane-modified styrene-acrylate latex particles with core-shell structure were prepared by two-stage semicontinuous emulsion polymerization using a reactive surfactant. Effects of catalyst dosage, weight ratio of γ-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (MAPS) to hydroxyl silicone oil (HSO) and siloxane content on the grafting degree of siloxane were studied. The chemical components of the copolymer were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectra. The micromorphology of latex particles was observed by transmission electron microscopy. The stability properties of emulsion were tested by Ca2+, centrifugal, and mechanical stability test. The latex film was studied by water contact angle, water absorption ratio and thermal gravimetric analysis. The results show that siloxane-modified styrene-acrylate latex with core-shell structure can be synthesized using reactive surfactant and the prepared emulsion presents excellent stability. By using hydroxyl silicone oil (HSO) to react with silane coupling agent MAPS during emulsion polymerization, HSO can be located in the side chain of the polymer and endow the latex film with excellent stabilities. Keywords: Core-shellgrafting degreehydroxyl silicone oilsiloxane-modified Notes √ = no flocculation; — = a little flocculation.