The investigation of the structural change and the wetting behavior of electron beam irradiated PTFE film

e-Polymers ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-115
Author(s):  
Gao Jinglong ◽  
Ni Zaochun ◽  
Liu Yanhui
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Electron Beam ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Film Surface ◽  
Atomic Ratio ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Ptfe Film

AbstractThe effect of electron beam (EB) irradiation on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film was studied in air at room temperature. The structural changes of the PTFE film irradiated by EB were determined by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The morphological changes on the film surface were described using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The surface hydrophilicity of the modified film was characterized through water contact angle measurement. The results show that scission of the chain on the surface of PTFE film was induced by EB irradiation. The atomic ratio of F/C decreased and the atomic ratio of O/C increased. The surface roughness of the irradiated sample increased. In the case of irradiation in the presence of residual air, carboxylic acid fluoride groups appear and can hydrolyze to carboxylic groups in the surface-near regions. These polar groups significantly reduced the hydrophobicity and oleophobicity of the PTFE film and consequently cause the decline of the water contact angle of the film surface. XRD analysis reveals an increase of the crystallite size of PTFE along with the increasing time of the irradiate.

Picoliter Water Contact Angle Measurement on Polymers

Langmuir ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (13) ◽  
pp. 6875-6878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Taylor ◽  
Andrew J. Urquhart ◽  
Mischa Zelzer ◽  
Martyn C. Davies ◽  
Morgan R. Alexander
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Water Contact Angle Measurement

Contact Angle Analysis on Glass Based Surface

2014 ◽  
Vol 680 ◽  
pp. 93-96
Author(s):  
Muhammad Hafiz Ab Aziz ◽  
Zaliman Sauli ◽  
Vithyacharan Retnasamy ◽  
Wan Mokhdzani Wan Norhaimi ◽  
Steven Taniselass ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
Hydrophobic Surface ◽  
Soda Lime ◽  
Sample Surface ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Anodic Bonding ◽  
Soda Lime Glass ◽  
Water Contact

This paper reports on the contact angle measurement analysis on a glass based surface for anodic bonding process cleaned by three distinct cleaning processes. The three types of glass based surface used were silica, pyrex, and soda lime glass. The three cleaning solutions tested in this experiment were RCA, piranha and acetone. Water Droplet Test (WDT) was done to analyze the contact angle of micro droplet on sample surface. It can be done by dropping a droplet of water in constant volume at the fixed height and angle. Only RCA process constantly decreases the contact angle value after cleaning. The compilations of data strongly proved that all samples become hydrophilic after RCA cleaning process. The solid surface is considered hydrophilic when water contact angle is smaller than 90°, and hydrophobic profile if the water contact angle is larger than 90°. Samples which undergo piranha and acetone cleaning did not prove any characteristic of hydrophilic or hydrophobic surface after cleaning.

Preparation and Characterization of Plasma-Treated Porous Poly(glycerol sebacate) Scaffolds

2013 ◽  
Vol 747 ◽  
pp. 182-185
Author(s):  
Tharinee Theerathanagorn ◽  
Boonlom Thavornyutikarn ◽  
Wanida Janvikul
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Average Molecular Weight ◽  
Sebacic Acid ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Porous Scaffolds ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Condensation Polymerization ◽  
Water Contact

In this study, poly (glycerol sebacate) (PGS) was initially synthesized via condensation polymerization of glycerol and sebacic acid at equimolar ratio (1:1) at 130°C for 24 h. The number average molecular weight (Mn) of the resulting polymer determined by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) was about 2800 g/mol. Porous PGS scaffolds were subsequently prepared by a particle-leaching technique. NaCl was added into the polymer at 60-90% w/w; the mixtures were cured in Teflon molds at 140°C for 16 h. The porous scaffolds were further subjected to surface treatment with low pressure oxygen plasma to increase surface carboxyl and hydroxyl groups and thereby enhance hydrophilicity of PGS scaffold surface. The surface morphology and wettability of both untreated PGS and plasma-treated PGS scaffolds were comparatively determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and water contact angle measurement, respectively. A considerable decrease in water contact angle was observed on the PGS scaffolds after the plasma treatment. The surface chemistry, mechanical strength and degree of swelling of the PGS scaffolds were also assessed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and swelling measurement, respectively.

Fabrication of superhydrophobic cotton fabrics through wrapping silica with plasma-induced grafting polymerization

2017 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
pp. 401-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongqiang Li ◽  
Chao Zou ◽  
Jianzhong Shao ◽  
Ya’nan Li
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
Cotton Fabric ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Cotton Fabrics ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Washing Durability ◽  
Before And After

Cotton fabric is commonly used in daily life, but it is easily wetted and contaminated by liquid. Herein, we present a simple and environmentally friendly plasma technology for hydrophobic modification of cotton fabric. In order to endow superhydrophobicity to cotton fabric, helium plasma inducing graft polymerization of 1,3,5,7-tetravinyl-1,3,5,7-tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4Vi) was utilized to wrap SiO2 particles on cotton fabrics. Cotton fabrics were successively dipped in silica sol and D4Vi, then treated by plasma. Cotton fabrics before and after modification were characterized by using field emission scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and water contact angle measurement. The experimental results showed that the cotton-SiO2-D4Vi consisted of nanoscale SiO2 protrusions and low-surface-energy film polymerized by D4Vi. In addition, the one wrapped SiO2 of 161 nm presented excellent hydrophobicity, washing durability, and repellency toward different types of liquids with a water contact angle of 152°.

The Study on the Synthesis of Polyfluoroacrylate

2013 ◽  
Vol 395-396 ◽  
pp. 351-354
Author(s):  
Qin Huan Yang
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Polymer Film ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
Film Surface ◽  
Contact Angles ◽  
Fluoride Content ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Copolymer Films ◽  
High Fluoride

Cationic polyfluoroacrylate has been synthesized in the dual presence of cationic and non-ionic emulsifiers. Optimization studies indicated that the optimal proportions of cationic emulsifier 1631 and non-ionic emulsifiers FSA and AEO-9 were 1.75%, 1.25%, and 0.08%, respectively. Under these conditions, the conversion to the polymer was 92.5%, the particle size was 142 nm, and the water contact angle on a polymer film surface was 94.0°. With increasing dosage of hydrocarbon emulsifier, the water contact angles of copolymer films decreased dramatically. The magnitude of this decrease for a polymer with low fluoride content was greater than that for a polymer with high fluoride content. The fluorinated emulsifier FSA behaved similarly to the hydrocarbon emulsifier.

scholarly journals Preparation and Characterization of a Hydrophilic Polysulfone Membrane Using Graphene Oxide

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hoan Thi Vuong Nguyen ◽  
Thu Hong Anh Ngo ◽  
Khai Dinh Do ◽  
Minh Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Nu Thi To Dang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
Water Flux ◽  
Feed Solution ◽  
Contact Angle Measurement ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Polysulfone Membrane

In general, the polysulfone (PSf) membranes are popular choices for water treatment because they have high thermal stability and good chemical resistance. On the other hand, the filtration capacity of the polysulfone membrane is limited because of its low water flux and poor antifouling ability, which are caused by the low surface hydrophilicity of the membranes. In this research, blending of graphene oxide (GO) or graphene oxide-titanium dioxide (GO-TiO2) mixture into the polysulfone matrix had been carried out through the phase inversion method to enhance the hydrophilic and antifouling properties. Methods such as energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and water contact angle measurement were used to examine the surface properties of the prepared membranes. Experimental results have led to a conclusion that graphene oxide can be stabilized into prepared membranes, and then, by reducing the water contact angle values, the surface of these membranes becomes hydrophilic, which increases the permeability and the water flux of methylene blue from the aqueous feed solution, improving the membrane’s antifouling resistance.

Fabrication of Stable Superhydrophobic Surface with Low Adhesion on Aluminum Foil

2014 ◽  
Vol 697 ◽  
pp. 80-84
Author(s):  
Yong Mei Xia ◽  
You Fa Zhang ◽  
Xin Quan Yu ◽  
Feng Chen
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
Superhydrophobic Surface ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Aluminum Foil ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Aluminum Surface ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Water Contact

Metal aluminum surface can be corroded easily in acid and alkaline environment. Inspired by the self-cleaning lotus leaf, the development of superhydrophobic metal surfaces to prevent metals from corroding is enjoying tremendous popularity amongst scientists and engineers. In this work, superhydrophobic surface was obtained on aluminum foils via a facile neutral sol solution immersion process and post-modification in ethanol solution of heptadecafluoro-1,1,2,2-tetradecyl trimethoxysilane (FAS-17) solution through a hydrothermal synthesis technique. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and water contact angle measurement are used to investigate the morphologies, microstructures, chemical compositions and wettability of the produced films on aluminum substrates. The results indicated that the superhydrophobic surface, configured of a rough labyrinth structure with convexity and notch, has robust hydrophobility, which had a static water contact angle of 165.6 ± 2.8° and a water roll-off angle of <1°, exhibited long-term durability and stability in air. The present research work provides a new strategy for the simple preparation superhydrophobic films on aluminum foil for practical industrial applications.

Preparation and Characterization of Waterborne Fluorinated Polyurethane-Acrylate

2017 ◽  
Vol 753 ◽  
pp. 60-64
Author(s):  
Wei Yang ◽  
Ming Jian Song ◽  
Bin Xie ◽  
Yue Jing Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Phase Separation ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
Film Surface ◽  
Surface Hydrophobicity ◽  
Toluene Diisocyanate ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Obvious Effect ◽  
Fluorinated Polyurethane ◽  
Polyurethane Acrylate

Fluorinated urethane-acrylic monomer (FUA) was synthesized using toluene diisocyanate (TDI), 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-Perfluorooctanol(FOH) as well as hydroxyethyl methacrylate(HEMA), and then applied to prepare waterborne fluorinated polyurethane-acrylate (FPUA) via emulsion polymerization. The effect of FUA content on surface properties of latex films was evaluated by means of nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR), atomic force microscope (AFM) and water contact angle test. It is shown that FUA monomer content is related to phase separation of the film surface and water contact angle. As FUA content was increased from 0 wt% to 11.8 wt%, water contact angle was increased from 84° to 104.5°. Further increase of FUA has little influence on surface hydrophobicity but obvious effect on surface phase separation, and the reason which led to this phenomenon is described.

A NOVEL METHOD TO EVALUATE PLASMA DEPOSITED SILICON OXIDE BARRIER FILMS BY WATER CONTACT ANGLE MEASUREMENT UNDER DC VOLTAGE APPLICATION (FOR CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS FROM ACCS 2011)

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (02) ◽  
pp. 165-169
Author(s):  
Ko-Shao Chen ◽  
Chin-Yen Chou ◽  
Shu-Chuan Liao ◽  
Chia-Hui Tsao ◽  
Hsin-Ming Wu
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Contact Angle ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
Plasma Deposition ◽  
Substrate Surface ◽  
Silicon Film ◽  
Angle Measurement ◽  
Silicon Thin Film ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Organic Silicon

In this study, organic silicon thin film was deposited on a comb type electrode substrate surface using hexamethyldisilazane (HMDSZ) plasma deposition technique to enhance voltage withstanding capability. The wettability, morphology and capability to withstand voltage were investigated by water contact angle (WCA) measurement, SEM observations, AFM and ampere meter analysis, respectively. The WCA of the substrate is 92.3° after the plasma deposition. As voltage is applied to the electrode, the WCA lowers to 76.4° and the resulting current flow is 0.078 mA. If the voltage is continually applied to the device, the organic silicon film on the substrate starts to peel off, accompanied with a sharp increase in current, which is an irreversible phenomenon. From the SEM and AFM analysis, the voltage withstanding capability of the device can be enhanced by prolonging the plasma processing time in order to obtain thicker thin film.

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