Correlation of Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composite Coatings with Viscosity of Unpolymerized System

Abstract:

In order to provide good adhesion for natural nail coatings and to avoid loss of adhesion between the substrate and the coating, the mechanical properties of the coating should be close to those of the substrate. Three different mono-functional monomers (HPMA, THFA, THFMA) and one bi-functional monomer (EGDMA) have been added to decrease the viscosity of un-polymerized composition. Optimal monomer concentration was found evaluating monomer concentration effect on viscosity. Polymerized coatings were tested with monomer concentrations of 30% and 40%. The tensile strength properties of the polymerized coatings were determined 24 hours after polymerization. Polymerization T and conversion rate of unsaturated links were also studied to find the best monomer for natural nail coatings.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 850)
• Pages: 94-99
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.850.94
• Online since: June 2020
• Authors: Zane Grigale-Soročina*, Elina Vindedze, Ingmārs Birks
• Keywords: Coatings, Deformation, Monomers, Polymerization, UV Curing, Viscosity

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