Post-polymerization of waterborne alkyd/acrylics. Effect on polymer architecture and particle morphology

Abstract

The limiting conversion commonly attained in the synthesis of waterborne alkyd/acrylic hybrid latexes hinders their industrialization. In the first part of this work, the mechanisms causing the limiting conversion are studied and post-polymerization conditions to efficiently remove the residual monomer determined. Both the polymer architecture and the particle morphology were modified. Therefore, in the second part the mechanisms involved in this modification were investigated in an attempt to transform a potential threat for the material properties in an opportunity to expand the range of properties achievable.