Exploring the surface properties of polymer nanocomposite coatings: Investigating the impact of nanofillers
摘要
This study explores the development of self-cleaning surfaces using isophthalic resin coatings enhanced with nanofillers (CuO, ZnO, SiO₂, TiO₂). The optimal formulation was identified at 1 wt.% loading, where CuO exhibited the highest performance with a water contact angle of 85.52 ± 3.21° and a surface energy of 30.20 ± 3.00 mN/m. On Matte Shila Stone®, 1% CuO achieved a contact angle of 83.6 ± 0.39°, a surface energy of 45.47 ± 0.02 mN/m, and a 40% increase in adhesion strength. SEM and FTIR analyses confirmed effective filler incorporation, demonstrating CuO’s superior role in enhancing durability and self-cleaning functionality.
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