Waterborne
acrylic resin is a kind of environmental protection
resin, which is widely used in coatings, bridges, ships, and locomotives.
In order to be better used in various fields, modification of waterborne
acrylic resin has attracted much attention. In this paper, we introduce
the method to synthesize waterborne acrylic resins, the composition
of the resin, and basic properties of each monomer. According to the
requirements of different properties of the resin, the modification
mechanism and methods of the resin are discussed, including thermal
performance, corrosion resistance, mechanical property, and water
resistance. The applications of waterborne acrylic resin in the construction,
automobile, metal anticorrosion, and furniture industries are discussed
with detailed examples. Finally, the prospect of waterborne acrylic
resin is proposed.