Surface properties of miscible poly(1,1,1,3,3,3‐hexafluoroisopropyl methacrylate)/phenoxy blends

Abstract

Poly(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropyl methacrylate) (PHF) is miscible with poly(hydroxyether of bisphenol-A) (phenoxy) as shown by the optical transparency and a single glass-transition temperature in each blend. FTIR spectroscopy shows that the interactions between PHF and phenoxy are not particularly strong. The surface properties of the blends were studied by contact angle measurements, dynamic and static time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The blend surfaces were enriched with PHF.

Fabrication of Self-Cleaning Perfluoroacrylate Blend Films by Spray Coating Method

“…The air pocket is penetrated in this roughness, so the adhesion between water and surface decreases due to the reduction of the solid water contact line. In addition, some researchers reduced the cost by fabricating a copolymer between fluorinated monomers with non-fluorinated low-cost monomers (Gengec et al, 2016) or blending with cheap polymers (Gengec et al, 2016;Huang, Goh, Lai, Huan, & Wee, 2004). A blend formation ensures an essential benefit to combining the advantages of the individual polymers besides the economic (Huang et al, 2004).…”

“…In addition, some researchers reduced the cost by fabricating a copolymer between fluorinated monomers with non-fluorinated low-cost monomers (Gengec et al, 2016) or blending with cheap polymers (Gengec et al, 2016;Huang, Goh, Lai, Huan, & Wee, 2004). A blend formation ensures an essential benefit to combining the advantages of the individual polymers besides the economic (Huang et al, 2004). For example, fluorinated polymer is provided liquid repellency, while polystyrene has dimensional stability.…”