Studies on the Modification of Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPOs)—Part I. Effect of Various Modifiers on the Adhesion of a Two-Component (2K) Polyurethane Coating to the Modified TPOs

Abstract

Thermoplastic polyolefins (TPOs) have low energy surfaces, therefore, they are difficult to be adhered to with adhesive and coating systems. Various modifiers, namely, polycaprolactone, polyvinyl acetate, poly(oxy-ethylene)glycol and polyamides were incorporated into the matrix of TPOs to modify and enhance their surface energy in order to improve adhesion of two component (2K) urethane coatings to their surface. Adhesion was investigated by using the crosshatch adhesion test. Good adhesion of 2K polyurethane coatings to the modified TPOs was achieved by using polyamides based on maleated polypropylene (MPP) and polyetheramine (PEA) (ED4000). The adhesion was found to be dependent on the modifier percentage and the equivalent ratio of MPP to PEA (ED4000).

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TPOs modification adhesion

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