Microencapsulation of a reactive liquid-phase amine for self-healing Epoxy composites

David A. McIlroy; Benjamin J. Blaiszik; Mary M. Caruso; Scott R. White; Jeffrey S. Moore; Nancy R. Sottos

doi:10.1021/ma902251n

Microencapsulation of a reactive liquid-phase amine for self-healing Epoxy composites

David A. McIlroy, Benjamin J. Blaiszik, Mary M. Caruso, Scott R. White, Jeffrey S. Moore, Nancy R. Sottos

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A method was developed for the preparation of microcapsules containing a reactive amine with potential applications in self-healing polymers. Amine core microcapsules were prepared by interfacial polymerization of an isocyanate and an amine stabilized by an inverse Pickering emulsion. Microcapsules were successfully isolated, dried, and redispersed in epoxy. Visualization of capsules in cured epoxy was carried out by the addition of fluorescent dye to the core material. Mass spectrometry of capsule core material indicated the presence of the desired starting material. Fill content was estimated at 55 wt % by thermogravimetric analysis, and titration of the capsule core material gave an amine equivalent weight of 254 g/mol NH₂. Capsules released the core material upon rupture and were able to cure epoxy to form a polymer film.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1855-1859
Number of pages	5
Journal	Macromolecules
Volume	43
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1021/ma902251n
State	Published - Feb 23 2010

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Polymers and Plastics
Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry

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