疏水地聚物涂层的制备与性能表征:试验与分子模拟结合

Preparation and performance characterization of hydrophobic geopolymer coatings: combining experiment and molecular simulation

  • 摘要: 混凝土性能劣化引发结构失效是工程安全与寿命降低的重要原因,在混凝土表面涂敷防护涂料是改善混凝土性能的重要方法。传统有机涂层因耐候性差、界面相容性不足等问题难以满足混凝土长期防护需求。地聚物涂层虽具备优异的化学稳定性和环保性,但因其亲水性较好易导致吸水膨胀与微裂纹扩展,严重削弱其防护性能。本文提出一种基于三甲氧基(甲基)硅烷(Methyltrimethoxysilane, MTOS)改性的疏水地聚物涂层(Hydrophobic modified geopolymer coating, HGC)制备方法,结合试验表征与分子动力学模拟,系统研究其疏水机理与界面性能。通过优化MTOS掺量(2%~10%),分析HGC凝结行为、疏水角、机械耐久性及界面粘结强度的变化规律。结果表明:MTOS的掺入可明显延长HGC的凝结时间、表干时间和实干时间,并提高其疏水性,当MTOS掺量为10%时,HGC疏水角为130.4°,耐磨性测试后疏水角仍保持在125°~130°之间,但与水泥基体的界面粘结强度下降59%(0.23 MPa)。控制单体键合过程的分子动力学模型可以较好的模拟地质聚合反应过程,分子模拟证实,MTOS通过降低涂层的表面能增强了HGC的疏水性。本研究为发展高性能地聚物涂层提供理论支撑与技术路径,具有重要工程应用价值。

     

    Abstract: The deterioration of concrete performance leading to structural failure is an important reason for the reduction of engineering safety and service life. Applying protective coatings on the surface of concrete is an important method to improve its performance. Traditional organic coatings struggle to meet long-term protection requirements of concrete due to poor weather resistance and insufficient interfacial compatibility. Although geopolymer coatings exhibit excellent chemical stability and environmental benefits, due to their good hydrophilicity, they are prone to water absorption, swelling, and microcrack propagation, significantly compromising their protective performance. This study proposes a novel method for preparing a hydrophobic geopolymer coating modified with trimethoxy(methyl)silane (MTOS). Combining experimental characterization and molecular dynamics simulations, the hydrophobic mechanism and interfacial properties of the coating were systematically investigated. By optimizing the MTOS content (2%~10%), the variations in coating setting behavior, contact angle, mechanical durability, and interfacial bonding strength were analyzed. The results indicate that the incorporation of MTOS significantly prolongs the setting time, surface drying time, and through-drying time of HGC, while also enhancing its hydrophobicity. When the MTOS content reaches 10%, the contact angle of HGC increases to 130.4°, and remains within the range of 125°–130° even after abrasion resistance testing. However, the interfacial bonding strength between the coating and the cement substrate decreases by 59% (0.23 MPa). A molecular dynamics model controlling the monomer bonding process effectively simulates the geopolymerization reaction. Molecular simulations confirm that MTOS enhances the hydrophobicity of HGC by reducing the surface energy of the coating. This study provides theoretical support and a technical pathway for the development of high-performance geopolymer coatings, offering significant value for engineering applications.

     

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