Abstract
AbstractWaterborne polyurethane (WPU) adhesives modified by polystyrene (PS) were prepared through a prepolymer mixing process from diisocyanates, an anionic polyester, internal emulsifiers, a neutralizer, a chain extender, and PS dispersions. The latter was preformed via the in situ polymerization of styrene in poly(1,4‐butanediol adipate) diol. Transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and 1H‐NMR techniques were used to characterize the PS dispersions and polyurethane (PU)–PS prepolymer. Experimental results with respect to the performance of the PU–PS adhesives indicate that suitable PS/polyester diol weight ratios improved the mechanical properties, thermal stability, water resistance, and initial adhesive strength of the pristine WPU adhesives. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008
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