Synthesis and properties of fluorinated acrylate copolymers prepared by emulsion polymerization

AbstractIn this study, fluorinated acrylic emulsion (FAE) was prepared by emulsion polymerization using a reactive emulsifier as the surfactant and ammonium persulfate (APS) as the initiator. The structure of the FAE was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The properties of FAEs were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), contact angle, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). In XPS spectra, a fluorine-containing group was identified on the film and thermal stability and contact angle of the acrylic emulsion of fluorine-containing group were increased.Keywords: CoatingsEmulsion polymerizationLow surface energyFluorinated acrylic emulsion AcknowledgmentsThis research was supported by the Material and Component Development (No. 20013166 and No. 20015835) funded by Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology.Additional informationFundingThis research was supported by the Material and Component Development (No. 20013166 and No. 20015835) funded by Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology.