Synthesis and characterization of polystyrene-acrylate/polysiloxane (PSA/PSi) core shell polymers and evaluation of their properties for high durable exterior coatings

- PSA/PSi core-shell latexes synthesized through seeded emulsion polymerization.
- Morphology characterized through TEM, DLS, and SEM-EDXS.
- DMA analyses of the hybrid polymer show a broader effective tan δ.
- White paints made from hybrid polymers show excellent weatherability under UV and outdoor exposure.