Asian Journal of Chemistry, cilt.27, sa.10, ss.3854-3860, 2015 (Scopus)
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of fluoro-silane content on a UV curable hybrid polymer applied on unsealed test charts. Silane terminated oligomer was obtained by the reaction of diethylene glycol and 3-isocyanatopropyltrimethoxysilane. Inorganic part was obtained by hydrolysis and condensation reaction of silane-terminated diethylene glycol, 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctyltriethoxysilane and 3-(trimethoxysilyl)-propylmethacrylate. Organic part consists of UV curableres in and 1,6-hexanedioldiacrylate. Hybrid coating formulations were prepared by adding previously prepared inorganic part into organic part in predetermined ratios. The abrasion resistance, static-kinetic friction coefficient, gloss and tape adhesion properties were characterized. It was found that fluoro-silane content has the main effect on the tested parameters. The resultant coatings have a high gloss endurance and high abrasion resistance and therefore they would keep the visual appearance of printed surfaces in the original condition during long periods of time.