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Issue: Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026)
Section: CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS SCIENCES
DOI: 10.58334/jtse.vol.001.760
Submitted Date: 19/09/2025
Accept Date: 24/02/2026
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Luu, V. T., Phan, V. T., & Nguyen, V. T. Effect of maleic rosin ether and alkyd resin on physicochemical properties of nitrocellulose adhesive under tropical conditions. Journal of Tropical Science and Engineering, 1(2). https://doi.org/10.58334/jtse.vol.001.760

Effect of maleic rosin ether and alkyd resin on physicochemical properties of nitrocellulose adhesive under tropical conditions

Van Tuynh Luu1, , Van Truong Phan1, Van Thanh Nguyen1
1 Institute of Tropical Durability, Joint Vietnam-Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Center
Corresponding author:
Van Tuynh Luu
Institute of Tropical Durability, Joint Vietnam-Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Center
63 Nguyen Van Huyen street, Nghia Do ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
Phone: 0987727430;  Email: luutuynhmta@gmail.com

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Abstract

Protective adhesive coatings are critical for stabilizing black powder charges in humid tropical climates. In this study, we investigated the effects of maleic rosin ether and alkyd resin additives on the properties of nitrocellulose adhesives. Initially, maleic rosin ether was incorporated at varying concentrations (10% - 20% relative to the mass of nitrocellulose NC1/4) to determine the optimal ratio for enhancing adhesion. The optimal concentration of maleic rosin ether was determined to be 15%, which resulted in desirable adhesive properties. Based on the optimal maleic rosin ether concentration of 15%, alkyd resin was subsequently added at concentrations ranging from 5% to 20% to evaluate its contribution to adhesive properties. The incorporation of 13% alkyd resin significantly improved film performance, enhancing viscosity, non-volatile content, drying time, and adhesion strength. Specifically, the prepared adhesives were directly applied to black powder charges and evaluated under cyclic thermal-humidity conditions in accordance with the TCVN 7699-2-30:2007 standard. Among the tested formulations, the adhesive containing 15% maleic rosin ether and 13% alkyd resin exhibited superior performance, demonstrating excellent resistance to moisture and temperature fluctuations. These findings underscore its potential as a highly effective protective coating for use in tropical climate environments. These results highlight its potential as a highly effective protective coating for applications in tropical climates.

Keywords

Protective coating, film performance, nitrocellulose adhesive, maleic rosin ether, alkyd resin binders

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