Volume 127, Issue 43 pp. 12913-12918
Zuschrift

Fluorine-Free Anti-Smudge Polyurethane Coatings

Muhammad Rabnawaz

Muhammad Rabnawaz

Department of Chemistry, Queen's University, 90 Bader Lane, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6 (Canada)

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Guojun Liu

Corresponding Author

Guojun Liu

Department of Chemistry, Queen's University, 90 Bader Lane, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6 (Canada)

Department of Chemistry, Queen's University, 90 Bader Lane, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6 (Canada)Search for more papers by this author
Heng Hu

Heng Hu

Department of Chemistry, Queen's University, 90 Bader Lane, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6 (Canada)

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First published: 10 September 2015
Citations: 47

Abstract

Conventionally, low-surface-tension fluorinated reagents are incorporated into anti-smudge (oil- and water-repellent) coatings for oil repellency. However, fluorinated compounds are expensive and an environmental concern because of their high stability and bioaccumulation. These factors limit their widespread application. We report herein the development of fluorine-free anti-smudge polyurethane coatings that are clear at thicknesses up to tens of micrometers and are able to sustain extensive surface damage. We demonstrate that these coatings can be applied readily onto a diverse range of substrates.

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