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• the present disclosure concerns multilayer composite structures having superhydrophobic coatings secured to (e.g, bonded to) water-resistant adhesives, articles comprising same, processes of making the same, and methods of using same.
• a composite structure comprising a substrate and a hydrophobic coating disposed on a surface of the substrate, wherein the hydrophobic coating comprises a water-resistant adhesive layer comprising an amine- functionalized polymer having a uniform thickness of between about 1 pm to about 500 pm and a hydrophobic layer comprising a fluoropolymer and/or a poly(olefin); preferably wherein the hydrophobic coating is in contact with an aqueous environment/media.
• a composite structure comprising a substrate and a coating disposed on a surface of the substrate, wherein the coating comprises a layer comprising an amine-functionalized polymer having a uniform thickness of between about 1 pm to about 500 pm and a layer comprising a fluoropolymer and/or a poly(olefin); preferably wherein the hydrophobic coating is in contact with an aqueous environment/media.
• the amine-functionalized polymer having a uniform thickness is a water-resistant adhesive.
• the amine- functionalized polymer has a uniform thickness of greater than 80 pm.
• the amine-functionalized polymer has a uniform thickness of at least 80 pm.
• the amine-functionalized polymer has a uniform thickness of 80 pm to 150 pm. In some embodiments, the amine-functionalized polymer has a uniform thickness of at least 150 pm. In some embodiments, the amine-functionalized polymer has a uniform thickness of less than 500 pm. In some embodiments, the amine-functionalized polymer has a uniform thickness of less than 400 pm. In some embodiments, the amine-functionalized polymer has a uniform thickness of less than 300 pm. In some embodiments, the amine- functionalized polymer has a uniform thickness of less than 200 pm. In some embodiments, the coating is a hydrophobic coating. In some embodiments, the layer comprising a fluoropolymer, a poly(olefin) is hydrophobic.
• a process for making a composite structure comprising: applying an amine-functionalized polymer layer to a fluoropolymer and/or a poly (olefin) to form a coating; and applying the coating to a surface of a substrate to form a composite.
• the process includes applying an amine- functionalized polymer layer to a fluoropolymer to form a coating.
• the process includes applying an amine-functionalized polymer layer to a poly(olefin) to form a coating.
• the poly(olefin) is selected from the group consisting of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), and polypropylene (PP).
• the poly(olefin) is HDPE.
• the poly(olefin) is LDPE.
• the poly(olefin) is PP.
• a process for making a composite structure comprising: applying an amine-functionalized polymer layer to a surface of a substrate; and applying a fluoropolymer or a poly(olefin) to the amine-functionalized polymer layer.
• the process includes applying a fluoropolymer to the amine-functionalized polymer layer.
• the process includes applying a poly(olefin) to the amine-functionalized polymer layer.
• a process for making a composite structure comprising: applying an amine-functionalized polymer layer to a surface of a substrate; and applying a polyurethane or epoxy-based paint to the amine-functionalized polymer layer.
• the paint may include additives to increase hydrophobicity.
• the additives include a fluoropolymer additive.
• the fluoropolymer is PTFE particles.
• the fluoropolymer is PTFE particles having a particle size, P, wherein: 0.001 mm ⁇ P ⁇ 0.1 mm.
• the fluoropolymer is PTFE particles having a particle size greater than 0.001 mm. In some of these examples, the fluoropolymer is PTFE particles having a particle size greater than 0.1 mm. In some of these examples, the fluoropolymer is PTFE particles having a particle size less than 1 mm.
• a process for making a composite structure comprising: applying an amine-functionalized polymer layer to a surface of a substrate; and applying a fluoropolymer-based aerosol spray to the amine-functionalized polymer layer.
• set forth herein is a process for repairing a composite structure, comprising providing, or having provided, a composite structure disclosed herein, wherein the composite structure has a defect; and applying pressure to repair the defect.
• set forth herein is a method of making a composite structure, comprising: a. applying an amine-functionalized polymer layer to a surface of a substrate; b. applying amine-functionalized polymer layer to a fluoropolymer and/or a poly(olefin) to form a coating; and b. joining the amine-functionalized polymer layers to form a composite.
• FIG. 1 is a plot of peel strength as a function of external conditions.
• FIG. 2 is a plot of lap sheer strength as a function of external conditions.
• FIG. 3 is a plot of peel strength as a function of external conditions.
• FIG. 4 is a plot of peel strength as a function of external conditions.
• FIG. 5 is a plot of lap sheer strength as a function of external conditions.
• FIG. 6 is a plot of peel strength as a function of external conditions.
• FIG. 7(a) is a picture of a steel panel coated with an amine-functionalized polymer.
• FIG. 7(b) is a picture of a steel panel coated with an amine-functionalized polymer followed by antifouling paint.
• FIG. 7(c) is a picture of a steel panel coated with an amine-functionalized polymer followed by polyurethane paint.
• FIG. 8 shows, on the left side, an amine-functionalized polymer sprayed on aluminum (Al) sheet, and on the right side, a DuPont Teflon aerosol sprayed as the topcoat over an amine-functionalized polymer coating.
• the composite structures comprise, in some embodiments, a substrate and a coating disposed on a surface of the substrate.
• the coating is hydrophilic.
• the coating is hydrophobic.
• the coating comprises, in some embodiments, an adhesive layer comprising an amine- functionalized polymer, and a hydrophobic layer comprising a fluoropolymer or a poly(olefin).
• the substrate can be primed or unprimed, and can be large, irregular and/or uneven.
• the substrate can be unmodified or pre- treated with another coating. In other embodiments, the substrate can be unmodified or pretreated with another coating, and can be large, irregular and/or uneven. In some embodiments, the substrate is pre-treated by physical methods. In some of these embodiments, the physical methods include, but are not limited to, sand blasting, grit blasting, sand polishing, or grit polished.
• the hydrophobic coatings, and by extension the composite structures and/or articles described herein exhibit anti-wetting, anti-fouling and self-healing properties and are useful for a variety of applications, including, but not limited to, drag reduction, as an anti-fouling surface in marine engineering, and as sealants and gaskets in static applications.
• the hydrophobic coatings, and by extension the composite structures and/or articles described herein may be used to prevent water and ice from wetting or sticking to the surfaces of materials and to reduce or prevent corrosion as well as marine bio-fouling.
• hydrophobic means and includes any material or surface with which water droplets have a contact angle in air of at least 90°, as measured by a contact angle goniometer as described in ASTM D7334-08.
• superhydrophobic means and includes any material or surface with which water droplets have a contact angle in air of at least 150°, as measured by a contact angle goniometer as described in ASTM D7334-08.
• a “superhydrophobic” material will also be considered “hydrophobic;” however, a “hydrophobic” material may not necessarily be “superhydrophobic” in certain embodiments.
• the hydrophobic coatings of the subject invention can comprise a contact angle in air of at least 90° or about 90°, at least 100° or about 100°, at least 110° or about 110°, or at least 120° or about 120°, at least 130° or about 130°, at least 140° or about 140°, at least 150° or about 150°, at least 160° or about 160°, or at least 170° or about 170°.
• the hydrophobic coatings of the subject invention can comprise a contact angle in air of at 120°C.
• the hydrophobic coatings of the subject invention can comprise a contact angle in air of 110 - 130 °.
• substrate refers to flexible substrates; rigid substrates; and substrates made of, or which comprise, consist, or consist essentially of poly(tetrafluoro)ethylene (PTFE), polyolefins, metals (e.g. steel), metal composites, carbon fiber, releasable film, wood, fiberglass, composite materials, glass, rubber, ceramic, an adhesive film, paint, ship hulls, submarines, off-shore floating structures, fishing/aquaculture equipment, fishing/aquaculture installations, pipes/pipelines, drilling rigs, floating buoys, storage containers, any surface in contact with an aqueous environment, air/refrigeration systems and ducts, dams, bridges, and other civil constructions.
• PTFE poly(tetrafluoro)ethylene
• metals e.g. steel
• metal composites e.g. steel
• carbon fiber e.g. steel
• carbon fiber e.g. steel
• carbon fiber e.g. steel
• carbon fiber e.g. steel
• Suitable fluoropolymers for use in providing the hydrophobic coatings include, e.g, polytetrafluroroethylene (PTFE), polyvinylfluoride (PVF), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE), perfluoroalkoxy polymer (PFA), fluorinated ethylene-propylene (FEP), ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) and related perfluoro elastomers.
• the PTFE may be porous, an unsintered fdm, or a thermally annealed, sintered film.
• Suitable poly(olefin)s for use in the subject invention include polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polybutadiene (PBD), polystyrene (PS), polyvinylchloride (PVC), and combinations thereof.
• the hydrophobic coating may comprise a combination of fluoropolymer and polyolefin. See, e.g., (ACSAppl. Mater. Interfaces 2016, DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5bl2165).
• the PTFE is a derivative of PTFE.
• the fluoropolymer is PTFE.
• the fluoropolymer is PVF.
• the fluoropolymer is PVDF.
• the fluoropolymer is PCTFE. In certain examples, the fluoropolymer is PFA. In certain other examples, the fluoropolymer is FEP. In certain examples, the fluoropolymer is ETFE. In certain other examples, the fluoropolymer is PVF. Porous, unsintered, and/or thermally annealed PTFE may be commercially purchased. For example, materials are available from Saint Gobain (https://www.plastics.saint-gobain.com/). See part numbers # 128060WHT-FW and #SF00000540000C.
• the hydrophobic/superhydrophobic coating applied to the adhesive layer is a paint or similar type coating.
• the hydrophobic/superhydrophobic coating is a paint and not just a fluoropolymer or polyolefin film.
• one layer of the multilayer composite is a layer comprising steel.
• the next, adjacent layer is an amine-functionalized polymer.
• adjacent to the amine-functionalized polymer is a third layer which is the paint coating layer.
• one layer of the multilayer composite is a layer comprising steel.
• the next, adjacent layer is an amine-functionalized polymer.
• adjacent to the amine-functionalized polymer is a third layer which is the spray coating layer.
• one layer of the multilayer composite is a layer comprising steel.
• the next, adjacent layer is an amine-functionalized polymer.
• adjacent to the amine-functionalized polymer is a third layer which is the layer made from Teflon aerosol.
• one layer of the multilayer composite is a layer comprising steel.
• the next, adjacent layer is an amine-functionalized polymer.
• adjacent to the amine-functionalized polymer is a third layer which is the layer made from PTFE (Teflon).
• PTFE is included as an additive in a paint coating. See, for example, the paints at https://www.intemational- marine.com/product/intersleek-1 lOOsr, which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety for all purposes.
• the substrate can be formed from any material known in the art, such as plastics, glass, fused silica, fiberglass, ceramic, metals, wood, fabrics, carbon fiber, fabrics and textiles, and the like.
• suitable substrates include polymer substrates, such as poly dimethylsiloxane (PDMS), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polycarbonate (PC), polyurea (PU), or combinations thereof; glass substrates; or metal substrates, such as steel (e.g., mild steel containing 0.15% to 0.23 % carbon) or aluminum alloys; or a combination thereof.
• Substrates may also include concrete.
• the substrate can be in any configuration configured to facilitate formation of a coating suitable for use in a particular application.
• the substrate can be a releasable film.
• the substrate is steel.
• the substrate is polyethylene.
• the substrate is concrete.
• the hydrophobic coatings exhibit both hydrophobic and oleophobic properties. In certain embodiments, the hydrophobic coatings (and by extension the composite structures and articles described herein) exhibit oleophobic properties. In certain embodiments, the hydrophobic coatings (and by extension the composite structures and articles described herein) exhibit hydrophobic properties.
• Coatings with surface tensions lower than that of water (72 mN/m) but higher than that of oils (20-30 mN/m) can attract oils (oleophilic) but repel water, whereas coatings with lower surface tensions (about 20 mN/m or less) will repel both oil (oleophobic) and water and are useful for anti-fouling such as in medical and transport applications.
• these articles can exhibit various desirable properties, such as, for example, self-cleaning, anti-fouling, anti-smudge, and anti-icing properties.
• the coating can impart microbial resistance to an article, moisture resistance to an article (e.g, metallic surface or other surfaces including wooden or ceramic surface), anti-fouling properties to an article (e.g, a surfaces, fdters, membranes, or actuator).
• the coating can impart reduced friction and drag.
• the coating can provide a seal (e.g, a sealing valve).
• the article can be an amphibious vessel or personal watercraft (e.g. a ship, boat, submarine, or jet ski) or other floating and/or submersible device (e.g.
• buoy, dock, or drilling rig an implantable device (e.g., a biochip, biosensor, or other medical device), an electrical device (rigid and stretchable printed circuit boards, telecommunications devices etc.), a pipeline, a building and construction material, apparel or textiles.
• an implantable device e.g., a biochip, biosensor, or other medical device
• an electrical device rigid and stretchable printed circuit boards, telecommunications devices etc.
• a pipeline e.g., a building and construction material, apparel or textiles.
• the aminofunctionalized polymers, herein may be used as an adhesive layer between a superhydrophobic surface and another surface.
• the aminofunctionalized polymers, herein may be used to prime the surface of another substrate so that a third layer can be applied to the primed surface.
• the aminofunctionalized polymers, herein may be used to promote the adhesion of two substrates, one of which is a superhydrophobic surface. In some embodiments, including any of the foregoing, this adhesion occurs underwater.
• the multilayer structure which includes an amino-functionalized polymer and a superhydrophobic surface may be self-healing. In some embodiments, including any of the foregoing, herein, the multilayer structure which includes an amino-functionalized polymer and a superhydrophobic surface may be used as a gap-fding material. In some of these embodiments, including any of the foregoing, if the multilayer structure which includes an amino-functionalized polymer and a superhydrophobic surface is damaged, then the multilayer structure may be repaired by pressing on the multilayer structure. In some embodiments, the pressing is accomplished using pressure applied from a human hand.
• the uniform thickness is less than about 500 pm, less than about 450 pm, less than about 400 pm, less than about 350 pm, less than about 300 pm, or less than about 250 pm.
• the uniform thickness is at least 200 pm.
• the uniform thickness is between about 10 pm and 400 pm, between about 25 pm and about 300 pm, between about 50 pm and 250 pm, or between about 75 pm and 125 pm.
• the adhesive layer is a fdm having a fdm thickness of 100 pm to 400 pm.
• the adhesive layer is a fdm having a fdm thickness of 75 pm to 125 pm.
• the hydrophobic layer is a fdm having a fdm thickness of 1 pm to 500 pm.
• the hydrophobic layer is a fdm having a fdm thickness of 75 pm to 125 pm.
• the hydrophobic layer is a fdm having a fdm thickness greater than 400 pm.
• the uniform thickness is 100 pm to 400 pm. [51] In some embodiments, including any of the foregoing, the uniform thickness is
• the uniform thickness is 1 gm to 500 gm.
• the uniform thickness is 75 gm to 125 gm.
• the uniform thickness is greater than 400 gm.
• Suitable amine-functionalized polymers for use in the subject disclosure include those disclosed in co-pending International Patent Application Nos. PCT/CA2018/050619, PCT/CA2019/050704, and PCT/CA2018/050046, the disclosures of which are expressly incorporated by reference herein.
• Suitable amine-functionalized polymers for use in the subject disclosure include those disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US20210214542A1, the disclosures of which are expressly incorporated by reference herein.
• Suitable amine-functionalized polymers for use in the subject disclosure include, but are not limited to, those disclosed in (a) Gilmour, D. J.; Tomkovic, T.; Kuanr, N.; Perry, M. R.; Gildenast, H.; Hatzikiriakos, S. G.; Schafer, L. L., Catalytic Amine Functionalization and Polymerization of Cyclic Alkenes Creates Adhesive and Self-Healing Materials. ACS Applied Polymer Materials 2021, 3, 2330-2335; (b) Kuanr, N.; Gilmour, D. J.; Gildenast, H.; Perry, M. R.; Schafer, L.
• the subject amine-functionalized polymers may comprise, consist, or consist essentially of an amine-functionalized compound of Formula 2:
• (Formula 2); wherein ( — ) indicates an optional double bond; wherein M 1 and M 2 are independently is -OH, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-15 alkyl, a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic cycle, a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle, or a functional end-group suitable for ring opening metathesis polymerization; wherein each X 1 , X 2 , X 3 , and X 4 is independently H or CH3; wherein each Y 1 , Y 2 , Y 3 , Y 4 , Y 5 , Y 6 , Z 1 , Z 2 , Z 3 , and Z 4 is independently H, a substituted or unsubstituted linear or cyclic alkyl or alkenyl, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl, a substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle, an amine-compatible protection group, -C( O)R’, or -C(
• aspects of the disclosure pertain to block copolymers comprising: an amine functionalized compound as described above; and a polymer formed by radical or anionic polymerization, for which the functional end-groups M 1 and M 2 of the amine functionalized compound serves as an initiation point.
• a block copolymer prepared comprising: an amine functionalized compound as described above; and at least one additional polymer.
• the subject amine-functionalized polymers may comprise, consist, or consist essentially of an amine-functionalized compound of Formula 3:
• aspects of the disclosure pertain to a brush copolymer comprising a polymer as described above and polymeric bristles or brushes, wherein at least one of X 1 , X 2 , X 3 , X 4 , Y 1 , Y 2 , Y 3 , Y 4 , Y 5 , Y 6 , Z 1 , Z 2 , Z 3 , Z 4 , R’, R”, R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , and R 4 serves as an initiation point for subsequent synthesis of polymeric bristles or brushes.
• the compound of formula 2 comprises Y 3 or Y 4 as -CR 1 R 2 -NR 3 R 4 ; wherein R 3 or R 4 are each, independently, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl.
• R 3 or R 4 are each, independently, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl.
• either q or r is 0.
• q is 0 and r is 1.
• q is 1 and r is 0.
• the compound of formula 6 comprises Y 3 or Y 4 as -CR 1 R 2 -NR 3 R 4 ; wherein R 3 or R 4 are each, independently, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl.
• R 3 or R 4 are each, independently, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl.
• either q or r is 0.
• q is 0 and r is 1.
• q is 1 and r is 0.
• the compound of formula 2 comprises Y 3 or Y 4 as -CR J R 2 -NR 3 R 4 ; wherein R 3 or R 4 are each, independently, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl.
• R 3 or R 4 are each, independently, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl.
• either q or r is 0.
• q is 0 and r is 1.
• q is 1 and r is 0.
• the compound of formula 6 comprises Y 3 or Y 4 as -CR 1 R 2 -NR 3 R 4 ; wherein R 3 or R 4 are each, independently, a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl.
• R 3 or R 4 are each, independently, a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl.
• either q or r is 0.
• q is 0 and r is 1.
• q is 1 and r is 0.
• the compound of formula 2 comprises Y 3 or Y 4 as -CR 1 R 2 -NR 3 R 4 ; wherein R 3 or R 4 are phenyl.
• R 3 or R 4 are phenyl.
• either q or r is 0.
• q is 0 and r is 1.
• q is 1 and r is 0.
• the compound of formula 6 comprises Y 3 or Y 4 as -CR 1 R 2 -NR 3 R 4 ; wherein R 3 or R 4 are benzyl.
• R 3 or R 4 are benzyl.
• either q or r is 0.
• q is 0 and r is 1.
• q is 1 and r is 0.
• the compound of formula 2 comprises Y 3 or Y 4 as -CR 1 R 2 -NR 3 R 4 ; wherein R 3 and R 4 are both phenyl.
• R 3 and R 4 are both phenyl.
• either q or r is 0.
• q is 0 and r is 1.
• q is 1 and r is 0.
• the compound of formula 6 comprises Y 3 or Y 4 as -CR 1 R 2 -NR 3 R 4 ; wherein R 3 and R 4 are both benzyl.
• R 3 and R 4 are both benzyl.
• either q or r is 0.
• q is 0 and r is 1.
• q is 1 and r is 0.
• Y 3 or Y 4 is CH2-NH-Ph.
• Ph is phenyl.
• q is 1 and r is 0.
• Y 3 or Y 4 is CH2-NH-Ph-F.
• Ph is phenyl.
• q is 1 and r is 0.
• Y 3 or Y 4 is CH2-NH-PI1-OH3.
• Ph is phenyl.
• q is 1 and r is 0.
• aspects of the disclosure pertain to an amine functionalized polyalkylene or polyalkane, wherein the polyalkylene or poly alkane is or includes:
• n is a natural number greater than 1 and less than 500,000. In some embodiments, n is less than 100,000.
• the amine functionalized polyalkylene or polyalkane is or includes:
• the amine functionalized polyalkylene or polyalkane is or includes:
• the subject amine-functionalized polymers may comprise, consist, or consist essentially of an amine-functionalized compound of:
• n is an integer greater than 1 and less than 100,000,000,000. In some embodiments, n is less than 100,000.
• the subject amine-functionalized polymers may comprise, consist, or consist essentially of an amine-functionalized compound which includes as a portion of the polymer the following structure:
• n is an integer an integer greater than 1 and less than 100,000,000,000. In some embodiments, n is less than 100,000.
• Poly(amino-cyclooctenes) were prepared according to a published method (Gilmour, D. J. et al., ACS Applied Polymer Materials 2021, 3 (5), 2330-2335.). In brief, poly(amino-cyclooctenes) are prepared via the ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) of amine-functionalized cyclooctene monomers that are in turn prepared via hydroaminoalkylation of cyclooctadiene with a secondary methylamine, for example N- methyl aniline. Polymers were isolated and purified according to published protocols. Polymer solutions for spray application were prepared by dissolving the material in a suitable carrier solvent, for example dichloromethane.
• a suitable carrier solvent for example dichloromethane.
• Polymers were analyzed by conventional chemical characterization techniques for polymers, including NMR spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, gel-permeation chromatography (GPC), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) etc.
• 1 H NMR spectra were collected using a Bruker Avance instrument operating at 300 or 400 MHz.
• IR Spectra were recorded at room temperature on a Perkin Elmer FTIR equipped with an ATR accessory for direct measurement on oils and polymeric materials.
• Polymer Mn, Mw and dispersity (D) were obtained using triple detection gel permeation chromatography (GPC).
• Adhesion was quantified using a Dynamic Mechanical analyzer (DMA, RSA G2 TA Instruments) equipped with tension fixture to perform peel strength measurements.
• DMA Dynamic Mechanical analyzer
• a solution of polymer was applied via spray between two substrates and after drying the two sheets of PTFE were placed into contact with minimal pressure by hand.
• Test specimens were prepared in accordance with the DMA instrument specifications, 6 mm wide and 17 mm long. Untreated tabs of 20 mm in length were used to clamp the unbonded peel arms onto the tension fixture. A constant peel rate of 10 mm/min at room temperature was applied in axial mode. The testing was repeated ten times.
• Specimens for wet testing were prepared and tested with HDPE (BCT-195357 Exxon) and PTFE (08277-15 5 mil Skived Cole Parmer). A sample of polymer was dissolved in dichloromethane to give a solution of approximately 7.5 wt% (m/v). Immediately after adhered samples were prepared, they were soaked for 21 days in a given solution (distilled water, ocean water, 8 M HC1, 8 M NaOH). After storage samples were analyzed for adhesive properties using the DMA equipped with an immersion cell.
• Formulation an optimized spray application process where the solution viscosity and concentration are modified to obtain adhesive films of various thickness.
• An optimum solution viscosity and concentration has been determined to obtain homogeneous (i.e., even) films.
• a threshold value for film thickness to reach maximum adhesive strength has been determined.
• Thickness may be controlled by the amount of material deposited.
• Ability to apply the adhesive to an underwater substrate Polymer solution can be delivered using a syringe or other delivery method to a substrate that is underwater and subsequently when coated can be adhered to a second substrate. Samples can also be prepared under dry conditions then immersed in solutions.
• the subject adhesives can be reversibly applied and/or re-used.
• adhered objects When adhered objects are separated, they can be recombined to ‘self-heal’ or regenerate the original adhesive strength when they were first bonded. This feature is realized through a combination of the polymer’s adhesive and self- healing properties.
• This Example is a process for using a multilayer amine-functionalized polymer and commercial paint coatings.
• Two commercial paint systems have been demonstrated, AkzoNobel Interlux® Bottomkote® XXX Anti -fouling Paint, and Epifanes Poly-urethane 2-component Yacht Coating. The commercial paints were painted onto the amine-functionalized polymer-coated steel panels using a paintbrush following the application specifications for the product. After painting the coated panels were died at room temperature for at least 48 h before immersion.
• Amine-functionalized polymer bottom coat - DuPont Teflon spray topcoat Amine-functionalized polymer (0.1 mm thickness) was first sprayed onto a flat aluminium sheet 6” x 6”. After the coating was dried for 24 hours at room temperature DuPont Non-stick Dry Film Lubricant with Teflon fluoropolymer aerosol was sprayed on the amine- functionalized polymer coating. The entire amine-functionalized polymer coating was covered with the Teflon spray and was allowed to dry for 24 hours.

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