| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 692823 | Progress in Organic Coatings | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Methacrylic based organic–inorganic hybrid coatings containing silica, titania or alumina domains, were generated in situ combining a UV-induced polymerization reaction with a sol–gel process of metal alkoxide precursors. While the presence of TEOS and ALP did not influence significantly the rate of curing and the final methacrylic double bond conversion, a certain effect is evident when TIP is added as inorganic precursor both on UV-curing rate and final double bond conversion. An increase of the rigidity of the cured coating was achieved in the presence of the inorganic fillers with an increase of Tg values by increasing the metal alkoxide content in the photocurable formulations. Scratch test showed a general increase of first and second critical load values for hybrid coatings together with an increase in the Persoz hardness values.
► We report about hybrid coatings containing silica, titania or alumina domains. ► The inorganic domains were generated in-situ via a sol-gel process combined with UV light. ► Enhanced thermal and surface hardness properties were achieved.
