| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 693481 | Progress in Organic Coatings | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Effectiveness of linseed oil filled microcapsules was investigated for healing of cracks generated in paint/coatings. Microcapsules were prepared by in situ polymerization of urea-formaldehyde resin to form shell over linseed oil droplets. Characteristics of these capsules were studied by FTIR, TGA/DSC, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and particle size analyzer. Mechanical stability was determined by stirring microcapsules in different solvents and resin solutions. Cracks in a paint film were successfully healed when linseed oil was released from microcapsules ruptured under simulated mechanical action. Linseed oil healed area was found to prevent corrosion of the substrate.
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Authors
C. Suryanarayana, K. Chowdoji Rao, Dhirendra Kumar,