| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7106273 | Progress in Organic Coatings | 2018 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
This paper presents moisture diffusion behaviour of nano-gelcoat based on vinylester and Isophthalic polyester. Hydrolysis and influence of nanoclay on moisture diffusion of nano-gelcoats were studied using FTIR and gravimetric analysis. The gravimetric data, infrared spectroscopy and glass transition temperature indicated that addition of 1 wt.% nanoclay improved the moisture barrier, chemical retention and thermal properties of polymers. XRD confirmed dispersion of nanoclay in gelcoats. Hygrothermic behaviour of nano-gelcoat was studied at 30 °C and 50 °C in artificial seawater.
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Authors
Salim Firdosh, H.N. Narasimha Murthy, Gangadhar Angadi, N. Raghavendra,