Abstract
The coalescence of water based barrier coatings was studied using atomic force microscopy (ATM). The strong effect of drying conditions on the surface topography of the poly(styrene-butadiene) based dispersion was observed. The effect of clay addition to the latex was evaluated by topographic images and in some cases by using phase shift signal acquired in non-contact mode. While the structure of this clay coating was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) using cross-sectional specimens. Backscattered electron imaging revealed clear contrast between the binder and the pigments when osmium tetroxide was used to staining of poly(styrene-butadiene) based binder.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 271-284 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | TAPPI - Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Conference |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
Event | 2000 TAPPI Coating Conference and Trade Fair - Washington, United States Duration: 1 May 2000 → 4 May 2000 |