investigating the effect of polymer physical properties on toner quality

Toner, a crucial component in photocopiers and laser printers, primarily consists of polymer resins, dyes, charge control agents, and additives, with polymers constituting approximately 80% of their weight. this research investigates the synthesis of toners using three distinct types of polymers: styrene, styrene-acrylic, and acrylic. experimental results indicated that among the three polymers, the styrene-acrylic polymer produced the smallest average particle size (12.21 µm), which enhanced toner adhesion to paper compared to the other two polymers. also using molecular dynamics (md) simulation using gromacs (groningen machine for chemical simulations) software, the adsorption and desorption behaviors of these polymers on cellulose surfaces were analyzed, revealing significant correlations between polymer characteristics and toner particle size. this study provided valuable insights into optimizing toner formulations for improved print quality by selecting appropriate polymer properties, thereby advancing the field of printing technology.