65605-70-1 | Perfluoroalkylethyl acrylate

CAS:65605-70-1 | Perfluoroalkylethyl acrylate ,Description

Perfluoroalkylethyl acrylate (PFEA) is a fluorinated acrylate monomer that has gained significant attention in recent years due to its unique properties. PFEA is a hydrophobic monomer that is soluble in fluorinated solvents and has a low surface energy. These properties make PFEA an attractive candidate for various applications, including surface coatings, adhesives, and biomedical materials.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Waterproof and Oilproof Properties

Perfluoroalkylethyl acrylate copolymers are known for their excellent waterproof and oilproof properties. These copolymers, prepared through emulsion polymerization, exhibit very low surface free energy, significantly lower than that of organosilicon polymers. This characteristic is primarily due to the outermost layer of perfluoroalkyl groups, which significantly influence the surface free energy (Zhou Yu, 2001).

Wettability and Surface Molecular Mobility

The wetting behavior of perfluoroalkylethyl acrylate copolymers is greatly influenced by the length of side chains. These copolymers, characterized as random copolymers, exhibit distinct surface and bulk properties. Their surface properties have been studied using dynamic and static contact angle measurements, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The orientation of perfluoroalkyl groups in these copolymers remains consistent irrespective of the side-chain length, contributing to their unique wetting properties (M. Morita, Hiroko Ogisu, M. Kubo, 1999).

Influence of Copolymer Composition on Surface Properties

The surface properties of perfluoroalkylethyl acrylic copolymers vary with their composition. This variation is evident in different forms of these copolymers, like aqueous and solvent-based types. Despite different backbone compositions, the perfluoroalkylethyl chains predominantly determine the surface properties, suggesting their significant role in the copolymer's behavior regardless of the substrate or formulation (A. Youssef, M. Pabon, R. Severac, R. Gilbert, 2009).

Gas Chromatography Applications

Perfluoroalkylethyl acrylates have been effectively separated and determined using gas chromatography. This method achieved high separation efficiency, making it a simple, fast, and accurate approach for analyzing these compounds (Wang Ji-kang, 2009).

Synthesis and Surface Properties of Block Copolymers

Block copolymers with perfluoroalkyl and silicone-containing side chains, synthesized through a multi-step process, exhibit extremely low surface free energies. These properties are particularly beneficial for applications requiring surface modification, such as in poly(vinyl chloride) films (Dong-Kwon Kim, Soo-Bok Lee, Kap-Soo Doh, Y. Nam, 1999).

Water Repellency on Diverse Substrates

Fluorinated polymers with short perfluorobutyl side chains synthesized from perfluoroalkylethyl acrylate and other monomers display outstanding water- and oil-repellent properties. This makes them ideal for nonstick and self-cleaning applications on various substrates, offering environmentally friendly alternatives to long-chain perfluoroalkyl substances (Jingxian Jiang, Guangfa Zhang, Qiongyan Wang, Qinghua Zhang, Xiao-li Zhan, Feng-qiu Chen, 2016).

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