Copolímeros casca-núcleo de poli(acrilato de butila) (núcleo) e poliestireno (casca) foram sintetizados por meio de polimerização em emulsão, conduzida em duas etapas. A adição de ácido itacônico como monômero funcional na polimerização do núcleo foi realizada para verificar seu efeito sobre suas propriedades mecânicas e de processamento. Os copolímeros foram caracterizados por espalhamento dinâmico de luz (DLS), microscopia eletrônica de transmissão (MET), cromatografia de exclusão por tamanho (SEC), espectrometria na região do infravermelho (FTIR) e calorimetria diferencial por varredura (DSC). A incorporação do monômero funcional foi confirmada por DSC e quantificada por titulação. A proporção de poli(acrilato de butila) e poliestireno influenciou diretamente o processamento e as propriedades mecânicas do polímero. Os copolímeros com teores de poliestireno acima de 50% foram processados por compressão e extrusão a temperatura ambiente, apresentando comportamento baroplástico. A presença do monômero funcional não alterou o processamento do polímero e melhorou significativamente sua resistência à tração, aumentando sua tenacidade / Core shell copolymers of poly(butyl acrylate) cores and polystyrene shells were synthesized in a two-stage emulsion polymerization. The addition of itaconic acid as functional monomer in the core polymerization was carried out in order to study its influence on polymer processing and mechanical properties. The copolymers were characterized by dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The functional monomer incorporation was confirmed by DSC and quantified by titration. The poly(butyl acrylate) and polystyrene proportions had a direct influence on the polymer processing and mechanical properties. Copolymers with polystyrene contents higher than 50% presented baroplastic behavior and they could be processed at room temperature by compression molding and extrusion. The presence of itaconic acid did not affect polymer processing and significantly improved tensile resistance, increasing its toughness

Made available in DSpace on 2015-05-14T13:21:42Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivototal.pdf: 2308276 bytes, checksum: 30fe5bd9f0346db5777a9c5983218c0f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-08-29 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / Sulfites are chemical additives major role in the beverage industry, however, the excessive use of these additives can cause disease and its limit is a maximum of 0,7 mg/kg of body weight per day SO2. This study proposes a micro-batch-flow analyser (μFBA) for photometric determination of sulphites in beverages. The μFBA was built from the commercial urethane-acrylate resin and polymerized exhibiting photo of ultra-violet radiation. The photometric method for the determination of sulfites in beverages based on the reaction of salts of sulfites in an acid medium with formaldehyde solution subsequently reacted with pararosaniline hydrochloride solution giving finally, a complex of violet color with maximum absorption at 565 nm. The linear model of the calibration curve was validated by ANOVA, residual plot and left by the F test model. The detection limit was 0,08 mg L-1 and the relative standard deviation less than 1,5% (n = 3). A test precision assessed by recovery test (96,8% to 102,6%) was performed. The μFBA is potentially useful as an alternative to sulfites photometric determinations as parameters of quality of beverage and yield of 240 samples per hour, producing low consumption of sample and reagents. The results obtained by the proposed μFBA compared to the conventional method, no statistically significant differences in applying paired with a confidence level of 95% t-test / Os sulfitos são aditivos químicos com grande atuação na indústria de bebidas, entretanto o uso desses aditivos em excesso podem causar patologias e seu limite encontra-se no máximo de 0,7 mg/kg de SO2 peso corpóreo por dia. Esse estudo propõe um microanalisador em fluxo batelada (μFBA) para determinação fotométrica de sulfitos em bebidas. A microcâmara do μFBA foi construído a partir da resina comercial uretana-acrilato e polimerizado em fotoexpositora de radiação ultra-violeta. O método fotométrico para determinação de sulfitos em bebidas baseou-se na reação dos sais de sulfitos, em meio ácido, com solução de formaldeído que posteriormente reagiu com a solução de cloridrato de pararosanilina originando, por fim, um complexo de cor violeta com absorção máxima em 565 nm. O modelo linear da curva analítica foi validada através da ANOVA, gráfico dos resíduos e teste F deixados pelo modelo. O limite de detecção foi de 0.08 mg L-1 e o desvio padrão relativo inferior a 1,5% (n = 3). Foi realizado um teste de precisão avaliada através do teste de recuperação (96,8% a 102,6%). O μFBA é potencialmente útil como uma alternativa para determinações fotométricas de sulfitos como parâmetros de qualidade de bebidas e rendimento de 240 amostras por hora, gerando baixo consumo de amostra e reagentes. Os resultados obtidos pelo μFBA proposto comparado ao método convencional, não apresentou diferenças estatisticamente significativas na aplicação do teste t pareado com nível de confiança de 95%

[EN] The development of new and more complex polymeric materials involves challenging problems to basic sciences. The relationship between structure and molecular dynamics assumes great importance for the future development of novel technologies based on such polymers. Thus, the understanding of how small changes in the chemical structure affect the properties of the material is essential to progress in the technological and scientific area. An in-depth analysis of the molecular mobility leads to establish the structure-properties relationships. On this basis, the main aim of the present work is to study the molecular mobility of two different families of polymeric materials. For this purpose, the experimental techniques mainly used were Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy (DRS). The first family of polymers characterized was a series of chemically cross-linked copolymers composed by Vinylpyrrolidone (VP) and Butyl Acrylate (BA) monomers. In the first place, the influence of the monomer molar ratio (XVP/YBA) on the copolymer properties was studied. Thus, a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis verified dipole-dipole interactions between amide groups. The influence of these interactions on several parameters related to the molecular mobility was evidenced by the DSC, DRS and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) techniques. Secondly, the effect of the cross-link density on the molecular dynamics of 60VP/40BA copolymers was analyzed using DSC and DRS. One single glass transition was detected by DSC measurements. The DRS analysis showed that an increase of the cross-linking produced a typical effect on the alpha process dynamics. However, the beta process, which possessed typical features of pure JG relaxation, unexpectedly lost the intermolecular character for the highest cross-linker content. The fastest gamma process was relatively unaffected. The second family of polymeric materials studied was a series of segmented polycarbonatediol polyurethane (PUPH) modified with different amounts of expanded graphite (EG) conductive filler. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction measurements and FTIR analysis demonstrated a homogeneous dispersion of the EG filler in the matrix. DRS was used to study the dielectric properties of the PUPH/EG composites. The dielectric permittivity of the composites showed an insulator to conductor percolation transition with the increase of the EG content (2030 wt%). The addition of expanded graphite to the matrix caused a dramatic increase in the electrical conductivity of ten orders of magnitude, which is an indication of percolative behavior. / [ES] El desarrollo de nuevos materiales poliméricos de mayor complejidad produce un desafío cada vez mayor en el área de las ciencias básicas. La relación entre la estructura y la dinámica molecular resulta de gran importancia para el desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías basadas en estos materiales poliméricos. Así, una mayor comprensión de cómo pequeños cambios en la estructura química afectan a las propiedades de los materiales resulta esencial para el progreso científico y tecnológico. Un análisis en profundidad de la movilidad molecular permite establecer las relaciones estructura-propiedades. Partiendo de esta base, el principal objetivo del presente trabajo es el estudio de la movilidad molecular de dos familias diferentes de materiales poliméricos. Para ello, las técnicas experimentales utilizadas fueron principalmente la Calorimetría Diferencial de Barrido (DSC) y la Espectroscopia de Relajación Dieléctrica (DRS). La primera familia de polímeros caracterizada fue una serie de copolímeros entrecruzados químicamente compuestos por los monómeros Vinilpirrolidona (VP) y Acrilato de Butilo (BA). En primer lugar, se estudió la influencia de la proporción molar de monómero (XVP/YBA) en las propiedades del copolímero. A través de un análisis por Espectroscopia de Infrarrojo por Transformada de Fourier (FTIR), se verificó la existencia de interacciones dipolo-dipolo entre los grupos amida. Mediante el análisis por DSC, DRS y Análisis Dinamomecánico (DMA), se evidenció la influencia de estas interacciones en diferentes parámetros relacionados con la movilidad molecular. En segundo lugar, se analizó el efecto de la densidad de entrecruzamiento en la dinámica molecular de los copolímeros 60VP/40BA usando DSC y DRS. A través de las medidas de DSC se observó una única transición vítrea para todos los entrecruzamientos. El análisis por DRS mostró como el incremento en entrecruzante produjo el típico efecto en la dinámica del proceso alpha, pero sin embargo, el proceso beta, que tenía las características típicas de una relajación JG, perdió de forma inesperada su carácter intermolecular para el mayor contenido en entrecruzante. El proceso gamma no se vio afectado. La segunda familia de materiales poliméricos estudiada fue una serie de poliuretanos segmentados (PUPH) modificados con diferentes cantidades de grafito expandido (EG), utilizado como relleno conductivo (desde 0 a 50% en peso). El análisis de los resultados obtenidos mediante Microscopía Electrónica de Barrido (SEM), Difracción de Rayos X y FTIR demostró la homogénea dispersión del relleno de EG en la matriz de PUPH. La técnica DRS se usó para estudiar las propiedades dieléctricas de los materiales compuestos PUPH/EG. La permitividad dieléctrica de los materiales mostró una transición de percolación desde aislante a conductor al incrementarse el contenido en EG (rango de 20-30% en peso). La adición de grafito expandido a la matriz de PUPH causó un incremento significativo en la conductividad dieléctrica de diez órdenes de magnitud, lo que indica el comportamiento de percolación. / [CAT] El desenvolupament de nous materials polimèrics de major complexitat produeix un desafiament cada vegada major en l'àrea de les ciències bàsiques. La relació entre l'estructura i la dinàmica molecular resulta de gran importància per al desenrotllament de noves tecnologies basades en aquests materials polimèrics. Així, una major comprensió de com petits canvis en l'estructura química afecten a les propietats dels materials, resulta essencial per al progrés científic i tecnològic. Un anàlisis en profunditat de la mobilitat molecular permet establir les relacions estructura-propietats. Partint d'aquesta base, el principal objectiu del present treball és l'estudi de la mobilitat molecular de dues famílies diferents de materials polimèrics. Per a això, les tècniques experimentals utilitzades van ser principalment la Calorimetria Diferencial de Rastreig (DSC) i l'Espectroscòpia de Relaxació Dielèctrica (DRS). La primera família de polímers caracteritzada va ser una sèrie de copolímers entrecreuats químicament compostos pels monòmers Vinilpirrolidona (VP) i Acrilat de Butilo (BA) . En primer lloc, es va estudiar la influència de la proporció molar de monòmer (XVP/YBA) en les propietats del copolímer. A través d'una anàlisi per Espectroscòpia d'Infraroig per Transformada de Fourier (FTIR), es va verificar l'existència d'interaccions dipol-dipol entre els grups amida. Mitjançant l'anàlisi per DSC, DRS i Anàlisi Dinamomecánico (DMA), es va evidenciar la influència d'aquestes interaccions en diferents paràmetres relacionats amb la mobilitat molecular. En segon lloc, es va analitzar l'efecte de la densitat d'entrecreuament en la dinàmica molecular dels copolímers 60VP/40BA mitjançant DSC i DRS. A través de les mesures de DSC es va observar una única transició vítria per a tots els continguts d'agent entrecreuant . L'anàlisi per DRS va mostrar com l'increment en agent entrecreuant va produir l'efecte esperat en la dinàmica del procés alfa. En canvi, el procés beta, que tenia les característiques típiques d'una relaxació JG, va perdre de forma inesperada el seu caràcter intermolecular per al major contingut en agent entrecreuant. El procés més ràpid gamma no es va veure afectat. La segona família de materials polimèrics estudiada va ser una sèrie de poliuretans segmentats (PUPH) modificats amb diferents quantitats de grafit expandit (EG) , utilitzat com a farcit conductiu (des de 0 a 50% en pes). L'anàlisi dels resultats obtinguts per mitjà de Microscòpia Electrònica de Rastreig (SEM), Difracció de Rajos X i FTIR va mostrar la dispersió homogènia del EG en la matriu de PUPH. La tècnica DRS es va utilitzar per a estudiar les propietats dielèctriques dels materials compostos PUPH/EG. La permitivitat dielèctrica dels materials va mostrar una transició de percolació des d'aïllant a conductor amb l'increment de contingut en EG (20-30% en pes). L'addició d'EG a la matriu de PUPH va causar un increment significatiu en la conductivitat dielèctrica, de deu ordes de magnitud. / Redondo Foj, MB. (2015). A contribution to the study of the molecular mobility in polymeric materials by Thermal and Dielectric Analysis [Tesis doctoral no publicada]. Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/Thesis/10251/59457 / TESIS

This thesis is aimed at a very detailed process of a transparent plexiglass used for manufacturing an upstand of a gramophone. The diploma work is mainly focused on various types of the plexiglass, its attributes and the gramophone’s upstand production. Several manufacturing technologies of a plexiglass such as division of a board-type semi product, precise milling, grinding, polishing and thermal treatment are provided in this diploma work through a very detailed description of a production process of a gramophone’s deck. The outcome of this thesis is a description of individual technologies and the economic evaluation within the real business environment of AZ Plastik company.

Homopolymers and copolymers produced from aromatic based methacrylates, acrylates, and dimethacrylates are excellent materials with many applications in dentistry, microelectronics, and optics, including optical eye wear, fiber optics, and non-linear optics, such as holography. Carbazole based polymers have demonstrated good optical, photo-refractive, and charge-transporting properties, combined with ease of processing. The objective of this research was to design, synthesize, and characterize high refractive index polymers and copolymers for use in optical spectacle lenses of eyeglasses. Additionally, other interesting attributes were observed for selected carbazole based polymers, such as high thermal stability and birefringence, which could lend these materials to other uses, such as non-linear optics and electronic data storage. A family of novel, high refractive index homopolymers and copolymers were synthesized by incorporating carbazole, along with other aromatic substituents, into methacrylates, acrylates, and dimethacrylates. Subsequent free radical polymerizations provided for high refractive index materials well suited for lightweight optical spectacles and other applications. The refractive index of materials can be increased by increasing the polarizability of substituent groups. By incorporating oxygen, sulfur, or sulfoxide groups into polymers, high refractive index polymers have been attained. By reacting the phenol, aromatic diols, or aromatic thiols with 9-(2,3-epoxypropyl)-carbazole, the refractive index of the final polymer can be increased further. The reaction of the carbazole based intermediate with methacryloyl chloride or methacrylic anhydride eliminated any hydroxyl groups in the final methacrylate or dimethacrylate. Hydroxyl groups undergo intermolecular hydrogen bonding, which increases viscosity. The absence of hydrogen bonding in the final methacrylated monomers reduces viscosity, which is desirable for processing. Novel carbazole based monomers and polymers were characterized in terms of molecular composition and molecular weight, thermal properties, such as melting point, glass transition temperature, and decomposition, and in terms of optical properties, such as refractive index. The AIBN initiated carbazole-phenoxy based methacrylate polymerization was followed using in-situ FTIR, which showed the reaction to be completed within 40 minutes in DMAC at 90°C. Photo-DSC was used to determine the heat of polymerization (DHp) for the carbazole-phenoxy based methacrylate, which was found to be -39.4 kJ/mole. One and two dimensional 1H NMR was used to characterize the molecular structure of the carbazole-phenoxy based methacrylate monomer. The carbazole-phenoxy based methacrylate homopolymer had a surprisingly high decomposition temperature. 13C NMR spectroscopy experiments and molecular modeling were employed to explore the configuration of the polymerized carbazole-phenoxy based methacrylate. The lack of head-to-head linkages due to steric considerations could explain the higher thermal stability observed for the carbazole-phenoxy based methacrylate polymer. Refractive indices of these carbazole based methacrylates, acrylates, and dimethacrylate polymers ranged from 1.53 to 1.63. Statistical copolymers of carbazole based methacrylates with methyl methacrylate were also produced by solution polymerization in DMAC, and characterized. Using free radical polymerization techniques, homopolymers and copolymers of the carbazole functionalized methacrylates, acrylates, and dimethacrylates were readily obtained. This research demonstrated a variety of carbazole based chemistries which could produce controlled linear and cross-linked materials with high refractive index values and other interesting features. / Ph. D.

Es wird gezeigt, dass mit dem Fluoreszenzmesssystem sowohl die Schichtdicke als auch die Aushärtung detektiert werden kann. Durch das Erstellen von Eichkurven ist es so möglich, vollflächig, die genaue Schichtdicke der Beschichtung im laufenden Prozess inline zu bestimmen und Abweichungen in Echtzeit entgegenzuwirken. Zudem können so Unregelmäßigkeiten bei der Aushärtung der Lacke direkt erkannt und bei unzureichender Aushärtung der Anteil von Fehlproduktionen minimiert werden. Auch bei hochvernetzten Acrylatklebstoffen konnte gezeigt werden, dass mit dem System eine genaue Analyse der inneren Festigkeit vorgenommen werden kann. Diese Klebstoffe, mit teilweise unterschiedlichem chemischen Aufbau, aber gleichem E-Modul, emittieren dasselbe Maß an Fluoreszenz. Somit konnte gezeigt werden, dass mit der Fluoreszenzmessung, unabhängig von der chemischen Struktur, gleichbleibende Intensitäten gemessen und damit der Aushärtegrad bestimmt werden kann. Zur genauen Bestimmung der Schichtdicken mit dem Fluoreszenzmesssystem ist es notwendig genaue Eichkurven für jedes einzelne System zu erstellen. Auch ist es, im Falle der Molkeprotein Beschichtungen notwendig weitere Formulierungen zu testen um eine exakte Vorhersage des Vernetzungsgrads zu gewährleisten. Durch die Ergebnisse die mit den Acrylatklebstoffen erzielt wurden stellt sich die Frage, inwieweit eine Korrelation zwischen der chemischen Struktur des untersuchten Materials und der gemessenen Fluoreszenz dabei besteht. Es sollte die Fluoreszenz von weiteren Materialien, unterschiedlicher chemischer Struktur, gemessen und überprüft werden, ob ein Zusammenhang zu deren E-Modul besteht. Außerdem sind Materialien wie z.B. Klebstoffe und Lacke auf Polyurethanbasis, deren Aushärtung erst nach mehreren Tagen oder Wochen abgeschlossen ist, interessant. Dabei stellt sich die Frage, ob Abweichungen der Aushärtung schon direkt nach der Beschichtung, durch das Fluoreszenzmesssystem, detektiert und somit Fehlproduktionen schon frühzeitig erkennt werden können. [... aus Zusammenfassung und Ausblick]

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L’engouement mondial pour les appareils nomades et la course à la sobriété énergétique font de la diminution de la taille des systèmes microélectroniques (MEMS) un enjeu majeur pour les prochaines années. Les micro batteries au lithium sont aujourd'hui le moyen le plus efficace pour stocker et alimenter des dispositifs avec une très forte densité énergétique. Les incorporer dans des cartes de crédit comportant un écran et des touches intégrés est l’un des défis que relèvent les multinationales comme ST Micro Electronics. Ces micro batteries contiennent cependant du lithium métallique qui peut s'avérer très dangereux quand il est en contact avec de l’eau ou de l’air humide. Ainsi, afin de protéger les composants à une exposition à l’humidité, une encapsulation de l’ensemble de la batterie est nécessaire. L'encapsulation polymère a l’avantage, comparativement à d’autres matériaux, de présenter un faible coût de mise en forme et un faible poids. Cependant, de tels systèmes d'encapsulation sont aujourd'hui insuffisants pour garantir une durée de vie de plusieurs années des composants car en présence d’humidité ou d’une variation de température importante la tenue mécanique des assemblages peut être fragilisée. L'objectif de la thèse est donc de réaliser et d'étudier le comportement mécanique et structural d’assemblage de couches minces de polymères et de métaux en température et en humidité. Deux types de polymères ont été choisis pour ce projet :1. Le chlorure de polyvinylidène (PVDC), un polymère commercial très utilisé pour ses bonnes propriétés barrières à l'eau 2. Un oligomère acrylate reticulable par voie thermique et UV synthétisé au sein de l'IMMM. / The increasing number of mobile devices and the race to energy sobriety make the decrease of the size of microelectronic systems (MEMS) a major challenge. Today, Lithium micro batteries are currently the best solution for high-power-and-energy applications. Incorporate them into credit cards containing a screen or associate them to electronic sensors for the supervision is the challenge which raises international companies such as ST Microelectronics. However, these micro batteries contain some lithium metal which can be dangerous if the metallic lithium is in contact with water or humid air. In addition, the substance can spontaneously ignite in the contact of the humidity. So, in order to avoid the problems of safety, we absolutely have to protect the lithium contained in our micro batteries using an encapsulation layer. Polymeric encapsulation has the advantage, compared with other materials (ceramic, metal), to present a moderate cost of shaping and a low weight. However, such systems of encapsulation are today insufficient to guarantee a satisfactory life cycle of components. Indeed, in the presence of humidity or of a too important temperature variation, the mechanical assemblies can be weakened and engender an irreparable break. The objective of the thesis is therefore to realize and study the mechanical and structural behavior of assembly of thin layers of polymers and metals in temperature and humidity.Two types of polymers were selected for this project:1. Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), a commercial polymer widely used for its good barrier properties to water.2. A thermally and UV-crosslinkable acrylate oligomer synthesized in the IMMM.

L’objectif de ces travaux a été de développer des vernis acrylate photo-polymérisables à 100% d’extrait sec, destinés à protéger des pièces thermoplastiques en polycarbonate contre les endommagements mécaniques, en particulier contre la rayure. Les relations entre la composition, la structure et les propriétés de ces revêtements ont été explorées. Pour ce faire ont été étudiées la morphologie, les propriétés thermomécaniques ainsi que la résistance à la rayure des matériaux. Cette dernière a été évaluée par des tests de micro-scratch. La cinétique de formation des réseaux polymères a elle aussi été étudiée, par photo-DSC. Tous les matériaux étudiés présentent, en analyse thermomécanique dynamique, un module élevé à l’état caoutchoutique ainsi qu’une large relaxation mécanique. Un vernis pétro-sourcé à 100% d’extrait sec, qualifié de standard, a servi de point de départ à ces travaux. Il a tout d’abord été comparé à un vernis commercial solvanté photo-polymérisable, spécialement conçu pour la protection de pièces thermoplastiques. Celui-ci s’est avéré être plus efficace en termes de résistance à la rayure. Dans un deuxième temps, a été étudiée l’influence sur les propriétés du vernis standard pétro-sourcé d’un monomère multicyclique entrant dans sa composition. La modification de son pourcentage n’a permis d’apporter aucun bénéfice en termes de résistance à la rayure. Des nanoparticules de silice, d’alumine ou de zircone, disponibles sous forme de dispersion dans un monomère acrylate, ont ensuite été incorporées dans le vernis standard pétro-sourcé. Une organisation particulière de la nano-silice et de la nano-alumine au sein des matériaux étudiés a pu être observée par microscopie électronique en transmission. Il a été constaté que le taux de charge doit être élevé pour observer une augmentation du module élastique et une amélioration de la résistance à la rayure du vernis (≥15% massique dans le cas de la nano-silice). Par ailleurs, l’ajout de 5% massique de nano-silice dans le vernis n’a conduit à aucune modification de sa cinétique de photo-polymérisation. Enfin, une partie des composés acrylate pétro-sourcés du vernis standard a été substituée par des acrylates bio-sourcés disponibles industriellement. La cinétique de photo-polymérisation des deux types de vernis est similaire. Les conclusions de la comparaison entre les vernis bio-sourcés et le vernis standard pétro-sourcé en termes de résistance à la rayure dépendent de l’épaisseur des revêtements étudiés. L’ajout d’un composé monoacrylate bio-sourcé à la formulation des vernis tend à améliorer la recouvrance élastique des revêtements de faible épaisseur. L’acrylate d’isobornyle est en particulier intéressant, car il a aussi tendance à retarder l’apparition des craquelures au cours de la rayure. / The aim of this work was to develop 100% solids photo-polymerizable acrylate coatings, intended to protect thermoplastic pieces made of polycarbonate against mechanical damage, in particular scratches. The relationships between the composition, the structure and the properties of these coatings were examined. For this purpose the morphology, the thermomechanical properties and the scratch resistance of the materials, assessed by micro-scratch tests, were studied. The kinetics of the polymer network formation was also studied by photo-DSC experiments. All the materials feature a high elastic modulus and a broad mechanical relaxation in dynamic thermomechanical analysis. A 100% solids petro-based coating (standard) constituted the starting point of this work. First it was compared to a commercial photo-polymerizable coating containing solvents, specially designed to protect thermoplastic pieces. This commercial coating turned out to be more efficient against scratches. In a second time was studied the influence of the percentage of a multicyclic monomer, taking part in the composition of the standard petro-based coating, on the properties of the latter. The modification of its proportion does not bring any advantage concerning the scratch resistance. Silica, alumina and zirconia nanoparticles, dispersed in an acrylate monomer, were then incorporated in the standard petro-based coating. A particular organization of the silica or alumina nanoparticles in the materials could be observed by transmission electron microscopy. A high filler content is required to observe an increase in the elastic modulus and an enhancement of the scratch resistance of the coating (≥15% by weight for the nano-silica). Moreover, no change of the photo-polymerization kinetics was noticed through the addition of 5% by weight of nano-silica in the coating. Finally, some of the petro-based acrylate compounds of the standard coating were substituted by commercially available bio-based acrylate monomers. Both types of coatings feature similar polymerization kinetics. The conclusions concerning the comparison of the scratch resistance of the bio-based and standard petro-based coatings depend on their thickness. The incorporation of a bio-based monoacrylate compound in low thickness coatings tends to improve the elastic recovery. Isobornyl acrylate is particularly interesting since it also tends to delay the apparition of cracks along the scratch.