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ArticlePolymers2020

Manufacturing and Characterization of Coatings from Polyamide Powders Functionalized with Nanosilica.

Maria Fernández-Álvarez, Francisco Velasco, Asuncion Bautista, Flavia Cristina M Lobo, Emanuel M Fernandes, Rui L Reis

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Article in Polymers, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
1.6field-weighted citation impact, top 19% of its field
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 29 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Maria Fernández-ÁlvarezDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, IAAB, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Avda. Universidad 30, Leganés, 28903 Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-5546-5962
Francisco VelascoDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, IAAB, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Avda. Universidad 30, Leganés, 28903 Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-2986-0683
Asuncion BautistaDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, IAAB, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Avda. Universidad 30, Leganés, 28903 Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-6107-130X
Flavia Cristina M Lobo3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
Emanuel M Fernandes3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-4296-2529
Rui L Reis3B's Research Group, I3Bs-Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal.
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid · ESUniversity of Minho · PT

Funding

Interreg Sudoe SOE1/P1/E0307
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Polyamide coatings are thermoplastics with great advantages such as a good corrosion protection of the base metal and wear resistance. Their application as powder coatings is an environmentally friendly option that is currently attracting growing interest. However, during their life service, they can sometimes be exposed to conditions that they are unable to stand. In this work, a polyamide 11 (PA11) powder was reinforced with different percentages of silica nanoparticles (1-3 wt. %). Powder mixtures were prepared through extrusion followed by compression molding processes to manufacture coatings. For the coatings under study, the effect of 500 h xenon exposure was studied in order to know their ultraviolet (UV) resistance. Attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR-ATR) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) tests were performed to study changes in polymer structure and if they are affected by nanoparticles. The effect of nanoadditions and xenon exposure on hardness and stiffness were also evaluated. Furthermore, reciprocal wear tests were performed before and after irradiation, and the wear tracks were analyzed using optoelectronic microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Finally, the aesthetic properties were measured. The results reveal improvements in mechanical and wear properties when 1% nanosilica is added to the PA11, which then become more relevant after xenon radiation exposure.

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mechanical propertiespolyamidepowder coatingsilica nanoparticleswear resistancexenon weathering

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