BaSO₄‐, CaF₂‐, and Al‐Maleate‐Derived Nanocomposite Coatings with Excellent Mechanical, Thermal, and Optical Properties

Abstract

Acrylate‐based nanocomposite coatings prepared from uniformly sized, nanoscaled inorganic, i.e., BaSO4‐ and CaF2‐ as well as organometallic, i.e., Al‐maleate‐derived nanoparticles were prepared applying photochemical curing. Excellent mechanical and thermal stability as well as high optical transparency was achieved as compared to standard SiO2‐based coatings. The performance of CaF2‐based nanocomposites could be further enhanced by addition of nanocorundum. A comprehensive data set on surface and Martens hardness, the penetration depths, glass transition temperatures, and UV–Vis transparency of the final coatings is presented.magnified image

Transparent Silicone Calcium Fluoride Nanocomposite with Improved Thermal Conductivity

“…Nevertheless, CaF 2 is rarely used as a filler in composite materials. There exist only a few scientific studies for technical applications, e.g., for dental materials …”