Non-biological interfaces Flashcards
Biological interface
region of contact between a biomolecule, cell, biological tissue, living organism or organic material considered living with another biomaterial or organic/inorganic material
Non-biological interface
region of contact between non living entities
Why do we need products for non-biological interfaces
surface protection, altering surface properties, decorative
Functions of coating
altering surface properties or protection
Altering surface property of coatings
adhesion, wettability, aesthetics
Protection of coatings
waterproofing, chemical resistance, wear resistance, anti-corrosion, insulation, antimicrobial/anti-fouling
Examples of coatings
paints, varnishes, adhesives
Paint formulations
solid in liquid dispersion. pigment and other coarse particles in solution of polymer or resin
Modern paints
contain latexes which coalesce on surface and form strong and durable film.
Other components in paint
corrosion inhibitors, driers, fungicides
History of paint industry
early 20th century was rapid development in paint and varnish. mostly based on linseed oil then later ester gum, tung, perilla, soybean…
Natural binders
rosin - resin from pine tree sap.
ester gum - rosin + 10% glycerol
Acrylic introduction
needed in WWII as there wasn’t enough linseed oil (1940)
Dangerous paints
Used before discovering their toxicity.
Scheele’s green, lead
Lead pigments
lead(II) chromate, lead(II,IV) oxide, lead(II) carbonate
Primary pigments
titanium oxide (white), coloured pigments (organice/inorganic)
Refractive index
shows how much light something will absorb or reflect, how good the pigment will be
Large RI = more opaque
TItanium oxide
high refractive index. produces white paint. rutile or anatase crystal structures. rutile preferred as higher RI and more chalking resistance
Black pigments
carbon black, copper carbonate, manganese dioxide, aniline black
Yellow pigments
zinc chromates, cadmium sulphide, iron
oxide or nickel azo yellow
Blue/violet pigments
ultramarine, prussian blues, cobalt blue or phthalocyanine, indanthrone
blue or carbazol violet
Red pigments
iron oxide, cadmium selenide, red lead,
chrome lead or toluidine red or quinacridones
Pigment colour
colour is determined by absorption and reflection of wavelengths of light.
Pigment shape
determined by chemical nature, crystalline structure and the way pigment is created
Secondary pigments
extendeders, fillers and supplementary pigments. often low RI. used for cost save, adhesion enhance, water permeability reduce, corrosion resistance
Pigment light
narrow size distribution gives max gloss and max light scattering. drying on rough surface affects this
Worlds whitest paint
purdue university. reflects 97.9% sunlight. potential to cool exteriors
Worlds blackest paint
musou absorbs 99.4% light
Wool source pigments
deconstructing wool down to particle/cellular level into pigments. natural alternative
Dispersion medium
aqueous or non-aqueous depending on application. consists of binder in liquid. solvent evaporates/absorbs away after application
Water based paints
don’t crack or become brittle. soft finish, less smooth, no good chemical resistance
All other liquids
organic liquids with low molecular weight such as hydrocarbons or oxygenated compounds
volatile solvent based (oil)
hard, smooth, thick finish. applied in any weather conditions. can crack/become brittle over time or with UV exposure
Solvents
thinners/diluents control flow of wet paint on substrate for smooth and even film. usually mix of solvents used to obtain optimum conditions
Factors considered when choosing solvents
solvency, viscosity, boiling point, evaporation rate, flash point, chemical nature, odour, toxicity
Solvency
determines miscibility of polymer binder or resin. big effect on attraction between particles.
Solvency parameter
Hildebrand solubility: δ
δ = (E(v)/V(m))^1/2
energy change required to vaporise 1cm3 of liquid over molar volume of the liquid
Polymer δ
average of δvalues of two solvents that dissolve the polymer