ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Hydrophobic Modification of Thermoplastic Polyurethane for Application in Waterproof and Moisture-Permeable Membranes.
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Abstract
Conventional thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films are commonly used in the field of waterproof and moisture-permeable textiles because of their excellent mechanical properties and flexibility. However, the high water absorption of TPU films limits their application in sophisticated waterproof and moisture-permeable products, particularly in extremely humid environments, where it may compromise the waterproof performance of textiles and negatively affect the wearing comfort. Therefore, to enhance the durability of these films, TPU was hydrophobically modified with end-hydroxy polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). Because of its unique low-surface-energy properties and excellent hydrophobicity, PDMS substantially reduces the surface energy of the films and provides them with excellent water repellency, effectively addressing the excessive water absorption issue of TPU films. On this basis, a microporous film featuring waterproof and moisture-permeable properties is produced using phase conversion technology. Compared with that of the unmodified sample, the surface energy of silicone-modified TPU (Si-TPU) decreased by 10.56 mJ/m
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