Mehrinejad Khotbehsara, Mojdeh and Manalo, Allan and Aravinthan, Thiru and Ferdous, Wahid 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4473-4722 and Benmokrane, Brahim and Nguyen, Kate T. Q.
(2021)
Synergistic effects of hygrothermal conditions and solar ultraviolet radiation on the properties of structural particulate-filled epoxy polymer coatings.
Construction and Building Materials, 277:122336.
ISSN 0950-0618
Abstract
The synergistic effects of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation, moisture, and in-service temperature on the properties of structural particulate-filled epoxy-based polymer coatings were investigated. The coatings contained up to 60% by volume of hydrated alumina powder and fly ash as fillers. Four sets of coating specimens (20 samples per set) with dimensions of 60 mm × 10 mm × 5 mm were prepared. Two sets were conditioned at a relative humidity of 98% and temperature of 60 °C for 2000 hrs (HG). One of these sets was then exposed to simulated UV conditions for 2000 hrs with the other set evaluated for the effect of HG conditioning. One set was unconditioned and served as control specimens with another set exposed to UV. Physical observations showed yellowing on the surface of neat epoxy coating after HG or UV exposure, but the presence of fillers minimized fading and weight loss. Regardless of conditioning environment, there was no reduction in the flexural strength for the polymer coatings containing at least 40% fillers. HG or UV exposure promoted post-curing, increased the glass transition temperature, and enhanced cross-linking density. Microscopic observation revealed the formation of surface microcracks after UV exposure that were wider with HG conditioning. ANOVA showed that the combination of HG and solar UV radiation negatively impacted the flexural properties of the coatings with up to 20% filler content but enhanced the coating properties with filler contents above 40%.
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | Permanent restricted access to Published version, in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Current - Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Civil Engineering and Surveying (1 Jul 2013 -) |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Current - Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Civil Engineering and Surveying (1 Jul 2013 -) |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Feb 2021 04:57 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jun 2021 07:19 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | epoxy polymer; UV; hygrothermal; physical properties; mechanical properties; microstructure |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 09 Engineering > 0905 Civil Engineering > 090599 Civil Engineering not elsewhere classified |
| Fields of Research (2020): | 33 BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN > 3399 Other built environment and design > 339999 Other built environment and design not elsewhere classified |
| Socio-Economic Objectives (2008): | D Environment > 96 Environment > 9699 Other Environment > 969999 Environment not elsewhere classified |
| Socio-Economic Objectives (2020): | 12 CONSTRUCTION > 1203 Construction materials performance and processes > 120399 Construction materials performance and processes not elsewhere classified |
| Identification Number or DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122336 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/41077 |
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