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Synthesis of Water-Dispersible Poly(dimethylsiloxane) and Its Potential Application in the Paper Coating Industry as an Alternative for PFAS-Coated Paper and Single-Use Plastics.

Authors :
Hamdani, Syeda Shamila
Elkholy, Hazem M.
Alford, Alexandra
Jackson, Kang
Naveed, Muhammad
Wyman, Ian
Wang, Yun
Li, Kecheng
Haider, Syed W.
Rabnawaz, Muhammad
Source :
Polymers (20734360). Apr2024, Vol. 16 Issue 7, p1006. 22p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Polyethylene-, polyvinylidene chloride-, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance-coated paper generate microplastics or fluorochemicals in the environment. Here, we report an approach for the development of oil-resistant papers using an environmentally friendly, fluorine-free, water-dispersible poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) coating on kraft paper. Carboxylic-functionalized PDMS (PDMS-COOH) was synthesized and subsequently neutralized with ammonium bicarbonate to obtain a waterborne emulsion, which was then coated onto kraft paper. The water resistance of the coated paper was determined via Cobb60 measurements. The Cobb60 value was reduced to 2.70 ± 0.14 g/m2 as compared to 87.6 ± 5.1 g/m2 for uncoated paper, suggesting a remarkable improvement in water resistance. Similarly, oil resistance was found to be 12/12 on the kit test scale versus 0/12 for uncoated paper. In addition, the coated paper retained 70–90% of its inherent mechanical properties, and more importantly, the coated paper was recycled via pulp recovery using a standard protocol with a 91.1% yield. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20734360
Volume :
16
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Polymers (20734360)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176595593
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16071006