Abstract
Biopolymer xanthan (Xn) and its functionalized polymer xanthan acrylate (XnAc) were used to improve the antifouling properties of synthesized waterborne polyurethane (WBPU) coatings, namely, WBPU-Xn and WBPU-XnAc. XnAc was synthesized by functionalization of xanthan (Xn) using polyacrylic acid. Coating hydrophilicity, adhesive strength, and erosion all varied with the Xn and XnAc contents. A moderate erosion rate was recorded only for the WBPU-XnAc coating. A good antifouling property for longer time was found in the WBPU-XnAc coating using zinc pyrithione as a biocide in the field test.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 1700 |
Journal | Polymers |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Oct 2019 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Antifouling
- Waterborne polyurethane
- Xanthan
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics