Adhesion and corrosion resistance properties of coatings obtained from modified low-molecular-weight polystyrenes

Author： Ahmetli G. Kocak A. Sen N. Kurbanli R.

ISSN： 1568-5616

Source： Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, Vol.20, Iss.13, 2006-10, pp. : 1431-1441

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Abstract

In this study, as a continuation of our previous studies, chemical modification of low-molecular-weight polystyrenes (PSs) was carried out with various functional group modifiers: epichlorohydrin (ECH), maleic anhydride (MA) and acetic anhydride (AA), in a single stage using a cationic catalyst. It was determined that the amounts of the functional groups bound to the structure of the polymer depended on the molecular weight of the polymer used, and more functional groups were bound to the lower-molecular-weight PSs. It was found that the coating properties (adhesion properties and resistance to aggressive conditions) of the functional group containing PS to the metal surface depended on the structure and the amount of the functional groups bound to the aromatic ring of the polymer. In addition, it was observed that the PS modified with MA and ECH having carboxyl- and epoxy-groups in their aromatic rings had higher adhesion, as well as higher corrosion resistance properties. Various functional groups bound to the aromatic ring of the polystyrene and their amounts were determined by spectral and chemical analysis methods.