Incorporation of Metallic Nanoparticles Into Alkyd Resin: A Review of Their Coating Performance

There is a dramatic increase in alkyd nanocomposites research over the years with the emergence of diverse experimental techniques. This has led to the redefining synthetic processes, analysis, and cost control techniques of nanocomposites. The incorporation of nanomaterials into polymer composites can improve properties such as tensile strength, impact and scratch resistance, mechanical properties, drying properties, chemical resistance, thermal stability, electrical conductivity, and fire resistance. This improvement is expected due to the collaborative properties of the metallic nanomaterials (high surface area to volume ratio, small size, extremely small sizes with high density, and great functionality per unit space) and alkyd resinsAlkyd resin (biodegradability, great gloss retention, adaptability, flexibility, durability, good drying properties, and weathering resistance). This review examined alkyd resinAlkyd resin nanocomposites, possible utilization, and the performance of varying types of nano-metallic materials in modifying alkyd resinAlkyd resin polymer. The use of metallic nanomaterialsMetallic nanomaterials has generated alkyd nanocomposites with better coating features which will find increasing applications in anticorrosion, antifouling/antibacterial application, superhydrophobic application, self-cleaning, antiwear, and electronics.