Protecting ancient wood with a novel polyurethane-acrylate coating
Researchers report improved surface properties of a novel self-healing polyurethane-acrylate coating by in situ polymerisations of dihydroxy organo-montmorillonite on ancient wood. A novel polyurethane-acrylate (PUA) polymerised in situ with montmorillonite (MMT) was synthesised to improve the surface properties of self-healing coatings used for ancient wood. For better dispersion and interaction, natural MMT was initially modified…