Abstract

A novel 6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptafluoro-5,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)octyl methacrylate monomer is synthesized. Corresponding homopolymers and copolymers with hydroxyethyl methacrylate are obtained by means of radical polymerization in supercritical carbon dioxide using azobisisobutyronitrile as an initiator. The resulting homopolymers are highly soluble in supercritical carbon dioxide. Solubility of copolymers is decreased with increase in hydroxyethyl methacrylate content. Simultaneous deposition of copolymers with diisocyanate crosslinking agents from supercritical carbon dioxide solutions allows one to obtain uniform coating of individual fibers of cotton/polyester fabrics. Such coatings show higher water contact angles and delayed transition from Cassie-Baxter to Wenzel state during droplet evaporation than 6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Heptafluoro-5,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)octyl methacrylate or perfluorohexylethyl methacrylate homopolymer coatings.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.