Preparation of the stable core–shell latex particles containing organic-siloxane in the shell

In this study, the latex particles with a polyacrylate core and a polydimethylsiloxane shell via 3-(methacryloxypropyl)-trimethoxysilane as the space arm to link the core and shell have been prepared by semi continuous seeded emulsion polymerization. And several key polymerization reaction conditions such as the emulsifier concentration, 3-(methacryloxypropyl)-trimethoxysilane dosages, feeding sequence and the acrylates/siloxanes ratio were detailedly discussed. Then, the optimal condition to prepare stable core/shell particles was selected and a proper preparation process has been established. The as-synthesized particles were characterized by TEM and XPS. The clear core/shell structure of the particles could be observed through analysis TEM. In addition, the results of XPS analyses manifested that siloxanes had been grafted on the surface of the polyacrylate particles and they distributed on the outmost layer of the particles. Finally, the surface hydrophobicity of the film formed by latex particles was investigated by the water absorption ratio measurement. The results indicated the developed latex particle provided with a fair water-repellency property.