Abstract
The surface of low density polyethylene (LDPE) film was modified by coating with titanium dioxide (TiO2) nano-particles in epoxy resin in order to increase the surface energy. Epoxy/TiO2 yielded a bridging effect between TiO2 particles and polymer matrix, while epoxide group played a role as dispersant. The surface energy of coated film and uncoated film were compared. The modification of LDPE surface used different two TiO2 nano-particles in size (100 and 150 nm) and weight loadings (0.5, 1.0, 2.0 and 4.0 %wt/wt). The results showed that the surface energy of LDPE films were raised up after the coating but it was still lower than the commercial film. Changes in colors and the agglomeration of TiO2 particles caused by non-homogeneity to the epoxy resin were detected on the film surface. To this end, it can be concluded that the TiO2 coating improves the printability on LDPE film.
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